State Charity Regulators to Watch in 2014
Reforms by officials in Ohio, Connecticut, Oregon, and New York could affect nonprofits across the country.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Nonprofits View Budget Deal With Relief and Wariness
The bipartisan agreement would make federal support to charities more steady and predictable but would do little to help the most vulnerable, say nonprofit leaders.
By Alex Daniels and SUZANNE PERRY
Government Gridlock and Spending Cuts Prevent Social Progress, Say Grant Makers
Researchers said they were surprised at how much foundation leaders saw external factors as the greatest barriers to their effectiveness in solving social problems.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Anniversary of Poverty Speech Renews Battle Over Helping the Poor
Next year’s 50th anniversary of the start of President Lyndon Johnson’s signature program has sparked nonprofit efforts to shape debate on social programs for the vulnerable.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
A Campaign’s Contest Puts the Spotlight on War on Poverty’s Contributions Today
Half in Ten, a 10-year campaign to end poverty by 2020, is seeking stories from people who benefit from government social programs.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Assessing the Poverty Battle: Scholars Weigh In
The Russell Sage Foundation assembled experts to produce a book that outlines successes and disappointments from President Johnson’s crusade to help the poor.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Nonprofits Say New Proposed IRS Rules Would Hamper Their Advocacy Efforts
Conservative and liberal groups alike say the proposed changes would stifle legitimate political activities essential to the democratic process.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Nonprofit Government Contractors Still Face Late Payments, Says New Study
Financial woes and administrative problems in some states pose a continuing challenge for many nonprofits even as the economy gradually strengthens.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
28% Cap on Charitable Deduction Would Hit Secular Charities Hardest
A new study says that a $9-billion decline in gifts would hurt colleges, arts groups and other such institutions, but leave churches and synagogues unscathed.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
$9-Billion in Gifts at Risk if Deduction Is Reduced, Study Forecasts
A new study gave nonprofit lobbyists ammunition as they geared up for a major effort to influence lawmakers focused on key budget decisions in the next few weeks.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Nonprofits Face Delayed Payments From Shutdown
A new poll finds that some groups aren’t getting any of the money they expected and some are already closing programs and furloughing staff members.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Donors Chip In to Help Charity Pay Death Benefits to Military Families
The Fisher House Foundation is paying $100,000 in death benefits to families of military employees who have died since the federal government shut down.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Charities Demonstrate Impact of Shutdown
United Way leaders gathered on Capitol Hill to demonstrate how communities with deep political differences work together, one of several new efforts by charities to push lawmakers to take action on the budget.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Updated: Government Shutdown: What It Means for Nonprofits
A Webinar aims to jump-start nonprofit activism on budget and spending issues. Plus, a housing program is hurt by the shutdown, tips for coping, and more.
Houston Philanthropists Give $10-Million to Re-Open Head Start Programs
The Arnolds warned that philanthropy can’t replace government dollars. The national Head Start program says tens of thousands of children could lose access if the shutdown continues a few more weeks.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Federal Charity Drive Could Be Hurt by Shutdown
A prolonged closure could cause government workers to give less than they did last year, when the Combined Federal Campaign raised $258-million.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor