Program Gives Nonprofits a Cut of Tech-Firm Purchases
A charity’s new effort helps tech firms support local nonprofits by donating a percentage of their routine purchases, says The Boston Globe.
Aid Group Billed U.S. $1.1 Million for Parties and Retreats
International Relief and Development, which is under investigation for its use of hundreds of millions of federal dollars for projects in Iraq and Afghanistan, charged the U.S. government more than $1 million for staff parties and retreats at five-star resorts from 2007 to 2010, saying the events were for “training” and “staff morale,” writes The Washington Post.
Tex. Takes Over Management of the Alamo From Longtime Nonprofit Steward
The state’s General Land Office is taking over day-to-day operation of the San Antonio historic site, ending more than a century of stewardship by the nonprofit Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the Associated Press reports.
How White Foundation Leaders Can Promote Racial Justice
After challenges in Ferguson, Mo., and elsewhere, it’s time for everyone to work to end bias.
By AARON DORFMAN
Contributor
Don’t Let Others Define Your Mission
Kohl Crecelius, co-founder of the nonprofit Krochet Kids International, has tips on saying no to donors and keeping your focus.
By Kohl Crecelius
Contributor
Restructuring N.Y. Archdiocese to Train Lay Church Managers
As it undergoes a major reorganization that will consolidate or close dozens of parishes, the Archdiocese of New York is launching an online education program to train laypeople in church administration in hopes of freeing clergy to focus on pastoral work, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Rebuilding San Diego Opera Hires New General Director
David Bennett, who heads New York’s Gotham Chamber Opera, will take the reins at the San Diego company, which nearly closed last year before regrouping behind a new board and a $2 million crowdfunding campaign, reports U-T San Diego reports.
SXSW Awards Honor Community-Service Projects in Far-Flung Countries
Ten people are being recognized at the conference in Austin, Tex., for devoting their tech skills to improving people’s lives.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
New MacArthur President Promises Grant Making With a More Immediate Impact
Julia Stasch, who led as an interim chief and headed the fund’s U.S. programs, plans to devote $100 million to working on a single social problem.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Just-Launched Website Lets Ordinary People Give Away Corporations’ Money
Viewers to Volunteers will award points for engaging with content that can be used to direct corporate contributions to charity.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
3 Steps to Collaboration That Tackle Society’s Toughest Challenges
A $30 million effort to help kids with learning problems like dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder required lots of listening and testing.
By Dana O’Donovan
Contributor
Nonprofits Don’t Need More Regulation
Federal and state laws already do enough to police bad behavior; so do boards.
Health Giant Prime Drops Plan to Buy Calif. Hospital Chain
For-profit medical network Prime Healthcare has abandoned its proposed purchase of a financially distressed nonprofit hospital system in California, blaming the collapse of the $843 million deal on terms imposed by state Attorney General Kamala Harris, the San Jose Mercury News and the Los Angeles Times report.
Haverford College Leader to Head Operations at Met Museum
Daniel H. Weiss will leave the Pennsylvania liberal-arts institution to become president and CEO of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, succeeding the retiring Emily K. Rafferty, The New York Times writes.
Terminating an Employee: A Checklist
What you need to do, step-by-step, from making the decision to communicating the news to the rest of the organization.
By Pratichi Shah
Contributor
Women Dominate Nonprofit Leadership in SW Pa. but Lag in Pay
Women hold nearly two-thirds of top posts at nonprofit groups in southwestern Pennsylvania but earn 25 percent less than their male peers, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports, citing a new survey of 151 organizations in the region.