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Mesmerized by Metrics: Is Philanthropy Engaging in Magical Thinking?
Features
January 27, 2012
Bill Schambra
The Wallace Foundation of New York, a practitioner of evidence based philanthropy, recently invited Bill Schambra of the Hudson Institute to challenge its own practices. Below are Schambra's comments reflecting that he is not a big fan of philanthropy overdesigning over-rational interventions for communities. Wallace president Will Miller responds. Where do you stand?
White House Official Tells NPQ: No Change to Charitable Tax Deductions Planned
Features
January 27, 2012
rick cohen
A White House official tells NPQ that the president’s proposal to eliminate tax deductions for people earning over $1 million would specifically not include charitable donations.
Myth: Good Board Members “Give, Get, or Get Off.”
From the Archives
July 23, 2005
Bill P. Ryan
*Reader's Pick of the Week*
This question has been plaguing boards for some time and we would love YOUR opinion on it. Is the “give, get or get off” commandment for board members a hard and fast rule? Read Bill Ryan’s opinion first and then let us know what you think!
A first-of-its-kind class-action lawsuit claims that overuse sheltered workshops for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are discriminatory.
The Cohen Report
rick cohen
January 26, 2012
President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union speech has received plaudits for taking on the nation’s class and wealth inequities and criticism for fomenting “class warfare.” We might also have liked to see the president foment the important role of the nonprofit sector.
Unraveling Development
Simone Joyaux, ACFRE, Joyaux Associates
January 19, 2012
Even if it isn’t written down, you probably have a fund development plan, and it could probably be stronger.
The Cohen Report
rick cohen
January 19, 2012
The recent Countrywide discriminatory lending settlement may provide a degree of relief to some victims, but nonprofit housing counseling can often stop the foreclosure train before it leaves the station. Why, then, has Congress been so intent on zeroing out funding for housing counseling?
Editor’s Notes
Ruth McCambridge
January 05, 2012
The other night I was sitting with a friend who is one of the more politically aware people I know as regards international politics, and he started talking to me about a letter he had received from a well-known human rights organization of which he is a long time member. He was flummoxed by its tone and...yes, offended. Here is the reaction the letter got.
Dr. Conflict
Mark Light
September 22, 2011
In medieval times, before there were newspapers, it was the town crier's job to keep the villagers informed and up to date. Nowadays, many workplaces have "town criers," who see it as their personal mission to let everyone know everything that's going on. And we do mean everything. In this edition of Dr. Conflict, the good doctor tries to help a new employee adjust to life with an office gossip.
Editor’s Notes
The Editors
December 23, 2011
NPQ is taking a small break after today but...