Needs for the Homeless Rise in Rhode Island
Nonprofits are trying to meet the growing demand for homeless-shelter space.
By Suzanne Sataline
Contributor
Youth Charities Protest House Spending Plan
A coalition of nonprofits gathered in Washington to rail against a Republican-backed spending plan that it says would hurt programs for vulnerable youths.
By Peter Bolton
Contributor
Congressman Urges Foundation Officials to Push for Tax Changes
Oregon representative says foundations can make a good argument for changes that would benefit philanthropy with “no loss to the Treasury.”
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
North Carolina Charities Get Reprieve
North Carolina rejects effort to limit charities from getting state money if their administrative costs exceed 15 percent of their budgets, the Winston-Salem Journal writes.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Senate Democrats Try to Temper House Spending Cuts
A measure approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee on Friday rejects many Republican efforts, such as killing AmeriCorps and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Wisconsin’s Governor Proposes Cuts to Arts Groups
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s controversial budget proposal includes plans to slice funding for the state’s arts organizations, the Wisconsin State Journal reports.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Virginia Charities Lose State Grants
A court ruling means many charities in Virginia are no longer getting state money, writes Watchdog.org, a news service that covers state and local politics.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Charities Worry as Congress Eyes Earmarks
As Congress comes under pressure to end federal support to lawmakers’ pet projects, some nonprofits could lose big federal grants.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Transparency Can Keep a Nonprofit Out of Trouble
Donors, regulators, and others increasingly demand open operations—and a state regulator says that full disclosure often helps a group avoid a government inquiry.
By Bob Carlson
Contributor
New York City Nonprofits Face Cuts Despite Mayor’s Optimism
As New York City grapples with a $4.6-billion budget gap, human-service groups brace for the fallout.
By Suzanne Sataline
Contributor
New York Nonprofits Rally Taxpayers to Protest Proposed Cuts
As New York considers deep cuts to nonprofits, a group of charities bands together to protect key programs.
By Suzanne Sataline
Contributor
Online Map Documents State Arts Budget Plans
A new online tool shows how state budget woes are affecting arts budgets.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Guest Post: Texas Nonprofits Must Fight for Their Survival
A policy director for the state’s United Ways urges its charities to undertake advocacy efforts to combat budget cuts.
By JASON SABO
Contributor
Nonprofit Advocates Scramble to Head Off Deep Federal Budget Reductions
Nonprofit advocates are gearing up to try to head off deep federal budget cuts that were adopted last month by the House of Representatives.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Government and Nonprofits Experiment With New Approach on Financing
Social-impact bonds, a new way for donors and governments to finance nonprofits, got a lift when President Obama sought $100-million for the new tool.
By Martha Ann Overland
Contributor
A New Financial Tool: Social-Impact Bonds
A new financial tool encourages donors and others to pay for nonprofit programs upfront -- and then be repaid with a bonus when they perform well.