Inviting the Public to Board Meetings Can Be Risky or Rewarding
Going beyond the faces in the boardroom can be productive in bringing a greater diversity of thinking.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Koch Brothers’ Influence Spans Nonprofits, Government, and Business
A two-year investigation shows how Charles and David Koch have used their philanthropy and business to leave their mark on public policy.
Social-Service Groups Won’t Survive Without New Sources of Revenue
We can’t keep trying to spur giving with tax breaks and lobbying for more government aid at a time when government is giving less to groups that help the needy.
By Diana Aviv and Antony Bugg-Levine
Nonprofits Need to Denounce Bad Fundraising Practices
Silence on the part of nonprofit leaders about abuses at some charities only deepens the public’s mistrust.
By MARK ROSENMAN
Contributor
About High Fundraising Costs: It’s Complicated
Nonprofit leaders need to do a better job of explaining unapologetically why it costs money to raise money, how much is reasonable, and why it’s important to look long-term.
By JEFF SCHREIFELS
Contributor
Opinion: Kickstarter Raises More for Arts Than NEA, and That’s OK
The “crowdfunding” Web site’s success points up that arts funding has traditionally relied far more on individual donors than on the National Endowment for the Arts, a Washington Post blogger writes.
Opinion: Are Emotions or Data Best Drivers for Giving?
The debate over whether the head or the heart should rule in directing charitable dollars is examined by a New York Times financial columnist.
After a Gay-Rights Victory, a New Challenge for Grant Makers
Foundations provided much of the critical support that helped grass-roots groups advance same-sex marriage, but now it’s time to help charities push for full equality.
By MICHAEL SELTZER
Contributor
Congress Has Only Itself to Blame for IRS Troubles
Lawmakers may point fingers at the IRS for the scandal over social-welfare groups, but they have never given the agency enough money or clout to serve as a serious watchdog.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
National Service Movement Inspired by Veterans Gains Traction
Many returned veterans have found renewed focus and drive through community service, inspiring a national movement toward increased service opportunities for people age 30 and under, writes Time magazine.