Pa. Ruling on Jewish Group’s Camp Is a Potential ‘Game-Changer’ on Tax Rules
The state Supreme Court’s rejection last week of a nonprofit-owned youth camp’s tax exemption could have far-reaching implications for the state’s charities, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Charities Shouldn’t Let Corporate Marketers Set the Agenda
The growth of cause marketing not only hurts nonprofits but also relieves governments and businesses of their responsibility to solve large-scale problems.
By Mara Einstein
Contributor
It’s Time to Stop Letting Congress Stomp on Nonprofit Advocacy Rights
New restrictions on nonprofit free-speech rights are a sign not just of growing power by conservatives to quash popular democracy, but also that charities and foundations aren’t mobilizing to fend off threats.
By MARK ROSENMAN
Contributor
Opinion: U.K. Government Right on Charity Tax-Break Cap
The fight over the British government’s plan to limit tax relief for high earners, including deductions for charitable donations, is “textbook case” of emotion overriding sound policy-making, a Financial Times writer asserts.
End the ‘Witch Hunt’ Approach at Catholic Community-Organizing Fund
The Campaign for Human Development, a Catholic group that provides $8-million a year to charities, has bowed too far to pressure from conservative bishops, casting out groups that have even the remotest association with organizations that oppose church teachings.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
Opinion: Mission-Minded Entrepreneurs Must Make Room for Politics and ‘Moral Realism’
The current crop of idealistic social entrepreneurs could take a page from noir detective fiction in tackling tough global problems, says New York Times columnist David Brooks.
To Avoid Wasting Money, Foundations Need to Confront Failures
Grant makers often set impossible goals or let arrogant executives set the agenda instead of figuring out what strategies might be most effective.
Grant Makers Must Spend Money to Repair American Democracy
Supporting the organizations that provide accurate information and curb the undue influence of money in politics are essential for foundations of all ideological stripes.
By GARA LAMARCHE
Contributor
Coverage of Community-Service Agency Failed to Offer the Full Picture
National-service advocates criticize a series of articles about the Corporation for National and Community Service and President Obama’s nominee to lead the organization.
Data’s Not Just for Donors—It Can Improve a Nonprofit’s Work
Leadership and incentives to staff members are critical if nonprofits expect to improve their programs by measuring results.
By KATHLEEN YAZBAK
Contributor