More Free Learning Resources for Nonprofits
From time to time, we pass along links to helpful and free-of-charge educational resources for 501(c)(3) organizations. For instance, in Foundation Law: Free Online Learning
Reviewing Donation-Related Policies
Effective and diligent nonprofit directors understand the importance of adopting and regularly reviewing formal written policies and procedures. See Updating Nonprofit Corporate Policies (March 16,
Philanthropy Thought Leaders: Purpose-Driven Board Leadership
How often do “you stumble across an article where you shout ‘yes!’ multiple times when reading it?” That’s typical of the effusive praise for a
New $100-Million MacArthur Contest Winner
“Big problems require bold solutions.” That’s how, five years ago, the prestigious MacArthur Foundation introduced its “groundbreaking global competition” named 100&Change. This unprecedented contest –
Charitable Crowdfunding: Then and Now
Brilliant French philosopher Auguste Comte (1798-1857) is credited with naming and systematizing the discipline of sociology (“sociologie”) as well as founding the ideology and movement
Electronic Filing of Form 990s is Here
Almost two years ago, we told you about a change coming in how exempt organizations will submit their annual Form 990 series returns to the
Deaccession Wars Rage On For American Museums
“Deaccessioning” – that is, selling off artwork for any purpose other than to acquire more artwork – is the “cardinal sin” of the museum world.
Help for Shuttered Nonprofit Venues
[Important Updates: See Below] After the first waves of generous federal COVID-19 relief last spring, there was a long and frantic wait in the nonprofit
The Latest on Three Intriguing Nonprofit Lawsuits
It’s been quite a while since we last reported on any (non-pandemic) court cases involving nonprofit-sector plaintiffs or defendants. In any event, the nation’s courthouses
Mostly Good News for Nonprofits in Federal Aid Package
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) is a remarkable legislative achievement, delivering “much-needed relief to many nonprofits on the frontlines of helping people
Updating Nonprofit Corporate Policies
It’s been a year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic and the world as we knew it was turned upside down. For
Intriguing Debate on Foundation Payout Rules
Well before the pandemic crashed into our national consciousness, there were murmurs and quiet discussions about the adequacy of the annual 5% (minimum) payout rule