February 18, 2010 | Read Time: 1 minute
• As the debate continues over whether changes in the U.S. tax code affect charitable giving, Daniel Grant, an author who has written about arts groups, says it “has been hopelessly clouded by our political leanings.” On the Huffington Post, he says the discussion needs to center on what is the best way to help needy Americans.
• As Jewish women have increased their giving, they have developed a significant interest in “feminist philanthropy,” says Deborah Skolnick Einhorn, a doctoral student at Brandeis University, on the eJewish Philanthropy blog. These new donors are more focused on where their money goes, concentrating it on efforts to help other women and girls.
• With philanthropy to environmental projects on the rise, a handful of major donors have stepped forward to support efforts regarding climate change, endangered species, and similar causes, says TreeHugger, a blog about environmental news. TreeHugger profiles seven of these big givers.
• As a lesson on “How Not to Run a Nonprofit,” a Washington City Paper blog looks at the financial information of charities that received city grants thanks to D.C. Councilman Marion S. Barry. The former mayor is being scrutinized for his relationship to these organizations. Mr. Barry denies any wrongdoing, saying his efforts have been to help the people in his ward.
