Features

American Greed Features Interaction of Fraud and Philanthropy…and Rick Cohen

ruth@npqmag.org (Ruth McCambridge) — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:16:00 +0000

See how one of Nonprofit Quarterly’s correspondents ended up becoming part of the show and the story.

For your Memorial Day weekend viewing pleasure

Boy Scouts Vote to Allow Gay Scouts; Ban for Gay Leaders Lives On

aine@npqmag.org (Rob Meiksins and Ruth McCambridge) — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:14:59 +0000

The Boy Scouts took that vote yesterday and decided that young gay scouts are okay…but when they turn 18, no deal. Where will it go from here?

NCRP: Operating Grants from Foundations Way Up; Multi-Year Giving Down

aine@npqmag.org (Aine Creedon) — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:09:43 +0000

A recent send-out by the National Committee for Responsible Philanthropy addresses the state of both types of funding, and it contains both good and bad news.

Social Enterprise: L3C Receives $3m Investment for Organic Milk Coop

aine@npqmag.org (Aine Creedon) — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:07:20 +0000

A small organic dairy co-op in Maine has received an equity investment of $3 million from an anonymous New Hampshire backer, the largest investment the co-op has ever seen.

Has CAP Been Compromised by Corporate Concerns?

rick@npqmag.org (rick cohen) — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:00:00 +0000

The Center for American Progress is a well-heeled progressive think tank. But Ken Silverstein’s report shows that CAP is entwined with corporate funders and undisclosed conflicts of interest.

Oh, SNAP! Vitter’s Food Stamp Amendment has Deeper Consequences

rick@npqmag.org (rick cohen) — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:58:06 +0000

Senator David Vitter of Louisiana has attached an amendment to the Farm Bill that would ban certain former felons from getting government food assistance. This leads some to say the measure is a strike against the judicial concept of rehabilitation and has a disproportional racial impact.

Kresge Provides $1.1M to Build Management of Urban Native American Centers

ruth@npqmag.org (Ruth McCambridge) — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:44:39 +0000

First Nations and the NUIFC will work with urban Native American centers to further build their leadership and management capacities.

Young Toledo Residents Enjoy Philanthropy While Making an Impact

robm@fwdsteps.com (Rob Meiksins) — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:36:24 +0000

A group of young professionals show camaraderie and dedication working together on a fundraising event for the local chapter of the MDA.

A Weirdly Useful Column. Various tidbits.

spjoyaux@aol.com (Simone Joyaux) — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:15:03 +0000

Just a warning…this is a weird column. No overall theme. Just a collection of tidbits and miscellaneous thoughts that I wanted to share with you.

Dr. Phil on an Exclusionary Boy Scouts: How’s That Working for Ya?

ruth@npqmag.org (Ruth McCambridge) — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:23:27 +0000

Among the many voices speaking out yesterday on the Boy Scout proposal due to be brought up for a vote today was talk show common-sensical guru Dr. Phil.

Judge Orders County to Release Health Foundation Documents

michael@sumptionandwyland.com (Michael Wyland) — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:18:14 +0000

When is a private nonprofit not private? To what extent should it be required to disclose internal information to the general public, including the media?

Media Entities Find Strength—and New Models—in Numbers

aeigeman@gmail.com (Anne Eigeman) — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:40:38 +0000

As media entities nationwide work double-time to solidify their place for the future, the Detroit Free Press has announced a new partnership with nonprofit Bridge Magazine that looks to the past.

Billionaire Lady Philanthropy—A Difference in Store?

ruth@npqmag.org (Ruth McCambridge) — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:25:57 +0000

Will the presence of women at the billionaires’ table alter the world of charitable giving?

Top 100 For-Sale Homebuilders List Includes Habitat for Humanity and NeighborWorks

rick@npqmag.org (rick cohen) — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:38:37 +0000

Numbers for nonprofit-built homes have declined year-over-year since 2010. Is there a demand for lower-income homeownership opportunities that’s going unmet?

Philanthropist Peter Lewis Celebrates Legalized Pot with Grads and Makes Up with CWRU

ruth@npqmag.org (Ruth McCambridge) — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:19:17 +0000

There was a feel-good moment for philanthropy in Cleveland on Sunday when Peter Lewis gave the commencement address at Case Western Reserve University.