Pharmaceuticals & Nonprofits: Apparently, It’s Working
It’s no longer unusual to hear ideas tossed around about “unusual businesses that are run as nonprofits. In some cases, the nonprofits solve unique problems,
The Census (Non)Decision: What’s Next?
[7/2/19 Update: Multiple sources including the New York Times confirming that the government has sent the Census forms to the printer without the citizenship question,
Help with Charity Board Meeting Minutes
“It’s not surprising that nonprofit board meeting minutes are often either overlooked or under-utilized,” according to the helpful folks over at Wild Apricot. There’s too
Gifts in Kind: CA Takes Aim, Again
“Charitable donations come in different forms; while cash is king, other types of contributions are useful, too. Among them are ‘gifts in kind,’ sometimes also
Monkey Business at the Austin Zoo
Update: Previously published versions of the blog identified the zoo director as “Patti Cook.” The correct name for the zoo director is “Patti Clark.” HT
Philanthropy Thought Leaders: Hot Topics
As we choose the topics for each month’s blog posts, there are certain items that miss the cut-off for no reason other than we have
Mandatory e-Filing for 990s on the Way
Pending legislation in Congress will, if passed, affect tax-exempt organizations in two ways: (1) it will make e-filing the mandatory method for all exempt organizations
Nonprofit Thought Leaders: 10 Useful TED Talks
From time to time, we engage in random policy wonkery, recommending to readers provocative tidbits from policy experts, observers, and other thought leaders. For example,
Thanks for Your Generosity, But … (Part 2)
The devastating fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame sparked a massive outpouring of financial support that reached $1 billion in a matter of days
Thanks for Your Generosity, But … (Part 1)
“Everything for Notre Dame, nothing for Les Misérables”— protest sign The visual and emotional horror of watching The Cathedral of Notre Dame engulfed in flames
CA Lawmakers React to College Admission Scandal
The news reports on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 were shocking and sensational: The FBI had busted the largest college-admission scam in U.S. history. Lots of
To Charge or Not to Charge: Admission Fees, That Is
Recent announcements from several cultural institutions highlight what may be a new trend around the nation to increase attendance by lowering – or eliminating –