Debate Over the Purpose of Jewish Philanthropy
Should Jewish philanthropy focus more on helping needy Jewish people?
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
Questioning the Gates Foundation’s Antimalaria Efforts; Plus More: Wednesday’s Roundup
A biologist is questioning the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s efforts to fight malaria. Read his comments and more in Wednesday’s roundup of the best online postings about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Rebuilding Efforts Need to Tap Haitian Civic Leaders, Plus More: Wednesday’s Roundup
Haitians helping in recovery efforts are crucial to rebuilding their country, says a writer for Oxfam America. Read her views and more: Wednesday’s roundup of the best online postings about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Debate Continues Over Plan to Use Federal Fund to Promote Effective Charities
The Obama administration’s plan to give federal grants to promote effective charities through the Social Innovation Fund continues to stir up strong feelings among critics and supporters.
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
New York Antipoverty Group Takes On Investigative Reporter Role
The Community Service Society of New York adds investigative reporting to its social-services and advocacy roles.
By Ian Wilhelm
Contributor
National Heritage Foundation Debacle Offers Lessons About Donor-Advised Funds
Donors need to exercise careful oversight of money they put into donor-advised funds, as recent legal squabbles demonstrate.
By Richard L. Fox
Contributor
Big Philanthropy Has Reasons to Fear Populist Fervor
As populism grows more intense, American philanthropy can expect a new round of criticism from both the right and the left.
By WILLIAM SCHAMBRA
Contributor
IRS Needs More Money to Monitor Rapidly Expanding Nonprofit World
As the nonprofit world expands, the Internal Revenue Service needs more money and more employees to thwart charity abuses.
By PABLO EISENBERG
Contributor
How to determine whether a charity is making a difference -- or simply has promising ideas.
State-Level Charity Watchdogs Need Support From Uncle Sam
The federal government could do much to improve charity oversight by giving more support to state attorneys general.