Major Hospital in New York Closes
St. Vincent’s Hospital, in New York, closed on Friday, reports The Wall Street Journal. The hospital’s closing has left 3,500 hospital workers suddenly unemployed.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Mobile Technology and Social Change; Plus More: Tuesday’s Roundup
A mobile phone could transform nonprofit advocacy efforts. Read one consultant’s views, plus more, in today’s roundup of the best online posts about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
New Approaches to Foreign Aid; Plus More: Monday’s Roundup
A New York Times commentator says governments should change the way they deliver foreign aid. Read his views and more in Monday’s roundup of the best online postings about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Kennedy Center Leader Says He Will Extend Term and Keep Emphasis on Arts Management
Officials at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, have announced a $22.5-million commitment from one of the institution’s board members and say that Michael M. Kaiser, the center’s respected and longtime leader, will remain in his post as president through 2014.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A Continuing Debate Over Donating Goods Overseas; Plus More: Friday’s Roundup
What’s wrong with the “1 Million Shirts” campaign? One former aid worker shares her thoughts in Friday’s roundup of the best online postings about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A Cancer Charity’s Questionable Deal With a Fast-Food Company; Plus More: Thursday’s Roundup
How a respected charity failed to get a grip on controversy, mulling the effectiveness of online charity petitions, and more: Thursday’s roundup
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Two Pennsylvania Community Foundations Plan Merger
The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, in Greensburg, Pa., and the Pittsburgh Foundation are planning to merge, the groups have announced on their Web sites.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Asking Donors for Fund-Raising Feedback; Plus More: Wednesday’s Roundup
Charities should take a page from the Starbucks playbook, says one fund-raising consultant. Read his views and more in Wednesday’s roundup of the best online postings about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
The Nuts and Bolts of Nonprofit Collaboration; and More: Tuesday’s Roundup
How do charities move beyond talk to action when it comes to collaborations? Read one consultants advice and more in Tuesday’s roundup of the best online postings about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Early-Childhood Education Group in Austin, Tex., to Shut Down
Family Connections, an early-childhood education and family services organization in Austin, Tex., will shut down at the end of April, the Austin American-Statesman reports.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor