Opinion: Google Errs in Policy Excluding Churches From App Discount
Google has made “a serious mistake” by excluding religious organizations from its new discount program for nonprofits, writes a Bloomberg columnist.
Hershey School Scandal Underscores Need for Watchful Governance
One of America’s wealthiest nonprofits, the Milton Hershey School, created by the chocolate entrepreneur, has failed to fix conflicts of interest and other governance issues, pointing to the need for government to step in.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
Opinion: Billionaire Donors Should Invest in Third-Party Politics
Billionaire philanthropists could do the country more good by devoting their largesse to supporting a “radically centrist” third-party candidate for president, according to a Washington Post columnist.
The Lessons of 9/11 Philanthropy, a Decade Later
Nimble responses by existing nonprofits and an influx of new players with fresh ideas were essential to meeting the needs after the attacks. As charities deal with today’s bad economy, that response offers useful insights.
By DAVID CAMPBELL
Contributor
Opinion: N.Y. Policy Puts Undue Money Burden on Child-Care Groups
The head of a Harlem social-service charity, writing in the New York Daily News, chastises the city for adopting a policy demanding that some nonprofit groups raise millions of dollars to pay for part of the work City Hall hires them to perform.
Opinion: Examining Steve Jobs’s Public Giving, or Lack Thereof
As Steve Jobs makes his exit from Apple, a New York Times financial columnist examines the billionaire technology innovator’s absence from the ranks of prominent philanthropists.
More Foundation CEO’s Start to Tweet
Jeff Raikes, the head of the Gates Foundation, joins a list of philanthropy leaders who not only tweet but also respond quickly to messages on the microblogging site.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Opinion: Nonprofit Hospitals Need Clear Guidance on Charity Care
Illinois legislators should set clear guidelines for nonprofit hospitals on what constitutes charity care and how much they must spend on it to protect their tax exemptions, according to a Chicago Tribune editorial.
Ten Years Later, Raising Money for September 11 Survivors Is a Tough Task
Charities say needs for aid will last a long time, but getting the public’s attention is a challenge.
By JACOB BERKMAN
Contributor
It’s Time to Get Serious About Using Social Media
Everyone who works at nonprofits needs to be involved in social-network outreach, says a nonprofit consultant.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor