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Historical Analysis of the Giving Pledge: Was It a “Blind?”
Historian Robert Dalzell says that there is a pattern in U.S. history of very high profile, public giving at times when financial conditions cause society to eye the rich harshly.
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An Odd Donor Intent Inquiry by U.K. Charity Commission
In the U.K., the Charity Commission has apparently been summoned to the hunt where the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is concerned.
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GOP Strategy on the Cliff: Slash Budget or Shut down Government
While it’s unlikely (though not inconceivable) that congressional Republicans would allow the U.S. to default on its debt, they might try to force a government shutdown unless President Obama gives in...
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Corporate CEO Confidence Drops Again: How Will Your Nonprofit Fare?
A PricewaterhouseCoopers survey of the world’s corporate CEOs finds these titans of industry not particularly confident in their companies this year. How do you think your nonprofit will fare?
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As Komen Fundraising Comes up Short, Where to Place the Blame?
Forty years after Roe vs. Wade, the battle goes on. Just ask the Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliates nursing wounds after the national organization’s fight with Planned Parenthood.
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Nonprofit Groups Exchange Legal Blows in Disclosure Battle
The American Petroleum Institute, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Oxfam America battle over a Dodd-Frank provision requiring disclosure of payments to foreign governments.
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Whoops! An Accounting Error of up to $250 Million
Forbes reports another appalling misstatement of non-cash donations by an international relief organization. This one, by Operation Compassion, is likely to require the largest dollar figure...
View ArticleDefending Defensiveness
Defensive behavior is instinctive, but it can be counterproductive in our work relationships and organizations. Janoff discusses how we can learn and promote different approaches.
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Talking About Taxes
As we march toward the fiscal cliff, everyone knows that tax reform is on the table in negotiations between President Obama, the Democratic Senate, and the Republican House of Representatives. For a...
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Charity Chief in UK Accused of Classism in his Attack of NGO Exec Salaries
William Shawcross, head regulator for charities in England and Wales, stands accused of hypocrisy in calling out the salaries of aid organizations rather than the UK’s tax-exempt schools.
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The Tyranny of Success: Nonprofits and Metrics
NPQ could not have a better way to mark the transition from 2013 to 2014 than with this beautifully told and powerful essay from Bill Schambra of the Bradley Center of Philanthropy at the Hudson...
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Decentralized Nonprofit or Human Services Provider? Here’s an Exposure You...
If your organization works as a decentralized environment, it and your clients may be at particular risk for fraud says this auditor and risk management expert. Nonprofits must monitor field...
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Paid and Unpaid Workers: The Lean In Flap
A solicitation for a volunteer editorial in New York City gets us thinking about mission-based dissonance and the question of unpaid internships.
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High Drama at the Opera as Heroes Continue the Battle
Even though diehard supporters have raised $2M toward the $7M needed to save the company, the performance of “Anna Nicole” on Saturday may have been the final curtain for the New York City Opera.
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Gen Op vs. Program Support: A Funder Takes a Run at Reframing the Overhead...
Paul Hogan believes that the never-ending argument about which is better: general operating support or program support misses some of the point. What do you think?
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CNN Is Shocked: Some Big Nonprofit CEOs Make over $1 Million
Within the nonprofit sector, there are any number of multi-million and even multi-billion dollar endeavors, but CNN is still shocked that some CEOs make over $1 million in compensation.
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Curtain Comes Down on New York City Opera
On Tuesday, the New York City Opera announced that it would immediately file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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When a Board Seat Becomes Uncomfortable
When a nonprofit board works well, it’s a thing of beauty and a satisfying experience for all involved. More often than not, however, the nonprofit board is a bit ungainly and leaves board members and...
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Professional Development – No Luxury Expenditure for Nonprofits
With the reduced revenue pressures on many nonprofit budgets, and the scrutiny of overhead expenses sometimes professional development can be put off or even neglected completely but at what cost?
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Big Data for Little Nonprofits
Big Data sounds intimidating, but it can help tell the story of how you plan to make a difference in your community, and there are lots of places to get some good Big Data for your nonprofit.
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