Former Foundation Association Leader Takes New Lobbying Role
Steve Gunderson, who departed as head of the Council on Foundations in September, will now represent for-profit colleges in their battles on Capitol Hill and elsewhere.
By Lisa Chiu
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Does Charity Advocacy Pay Off?
A new study by a group that promotes advocacy says nonprofit efforts have reaped billions of dollars in benefits to communities.
By Lisa Chiu
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A La. Congressman Seeks Nonprofit Accountability
Rep. Charles Boustany, who heads a powerful Ways and Means subcommittee, plans to get more aggressive in curbing wrongdoing by charities and asking the Internal Revenue Service to step up enforcement.
By Lisa Chiu
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IRS Urged to Improve the Process of Reinstating Dropped Charities
An internal monitor says the process of reinstating charities that have lost their tax-exempt status is unnecessarily burdensome.
By Lisa Chiu
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Senator Criticizes Treasury Department Report on Giving
Sen. Charles Grassley, Republican of Iowa, says a study of two specialized types of funds failed to deal with abuses he believes are widespread.
By Lisa Chiu
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A Detroit Artist’s Whimsical Beautification Project Spurs Urban Renewal
After Tyree Guyton created a neighborhoodwide art project in Detroit, a nonprofit sprung up to attract tourists and educate schoolchildren.
By Lisa Chiu
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‘Super Committee’ Breakdown Could Hurt Nonprofits
Federal aid to nonprofits and the charitable deduction for wealthy donors are among charity leaders’ concerns.
By Lisa Chiu
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Charity at Center of Penn State Scandal May Fold
Nonprofit experts say the Second Mile, founded by former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, could be trying to shield its assets from lawsuits by victims.
By Lisa Chiu
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Lessons From the Second Mile Scandal for Nonprofits and Their Boards
Governance experts suggest how charities can take steps to avoid wrongdoing and legal and ethical problems in the wake of a controversy over child sexual abuse.
By Lisa Chiu
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White House and Nonprofits Start Leadership Effort
The goal is to improve quality and diversity of nonprofit leaders.
By Lisa Chiu
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