Harsh Criticism for the Term Social Entrepreneur, Plus More: Wednesday’s Roundup
The term “social entrepreneur” ignores team building, plus more: Wednesday’s roundup
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How Much Does Haiti Really Need, Plus More: Tuesday’s Roundup
Just because charities are asking for money to help in Haiti doesn’t mean they need more or they can spend it effectively, says Holden Karnofsky, co-founder of the nonprofit-evaluation group GiveWell. Read all of the news from our roundup of the best nonprofit-relate blog postings.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Chart Outlines Nonprofit Impact of Supreme Court Campaign-Finance Ruling
A nonprofit advocacy coalition has published a chart outlining how the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on corporate campaign spending affects nonprofit groups.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Reacting to the Widening State Budget Gap; Plus More: Thursday’s Roundup
Today’s roundup of nonprofit-related news and opinion from the blogosphere.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Opinion: A New Era for Nonprofit Advocacy?
Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission has raised concerns in the nonprofit world about the weakening of its ability to influence public policy. The ruling lifted restrictions on corporate contributions to election campaigns. Corporations will no…
By LESLIE LENKOWSKY
Contributor
A New Era for Nonprofit Advocacy?
Last week’s Supreme Court ruling changed the ground rules for how much businesses can spend to finance political campaigns, notes Leslie Lenkowsky, a Chronicle of Philanthropy columnist. But the ruling also opened the door for more extensive political activity by nonprofit groups, raising new questions for causes of all kinds.
By LESLIE LENKOWSKY
Contributor
Supreme Court Campaign-Finance Ruling Could Aid Nonprofit Advocacy but Adds New Concerns
Nonprofit groups and government watchdogs are sharply attacking a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on corporate campaign spending.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
President Obama announced last week that the United States will commit $100-million to relief efforts for Haiti.
By Courtney Lobel
Contributor
From the Archives: Charities and Advocacy After a Key Supreme Court Ruling
The Supreme Court ruled today, in a 5-4 decision, that corporations may spend freely to support or oppose candidates for president and Congress.
College President Receives Controversial Fund-Raising Bonus
A recent article about a college president who will be paid a percentage of the money he helps raise has sparked an online debate among readers of The Chronicle of Higher Education.
By Holly Hall
Contributor