May 21, 2012

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Decline in Corporate Support Hits NPR

NPRNational Public Radio experiences decline in corporate support as L.A. Times gets Ford Grant.

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This Weekend, Occupy Meets NATO in Chicago

ChiOccupy movement demonstrators are gathering in Chicago to stage protests at this weekend’s North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit.

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Secret Campaign Donations: On to the Next Loophole?

NewsA federal court has ruled 501(c)(4)s engaged in “electioneering communications” must reveal their donors, but super PACs may have another loophole to avoid transparency.

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As Private Foreign Development Aid Grows, What of USAID?

NewsWhile private giving to foreign development aid has grown rapidly, giving from government entities such as the U.S. Agency for International Development has been more sluggish.

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As Russians Taste Civil Society, Occupy Protesters Are Dispersed

AbaiPolice brought the Occupy Abai encampment in Moscow’s Chistiye Prudi area to a quick close, but can Russian authorities put the genie of civil society back into its bottle?

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Cuomo Unveils N.Y. Nonprofit Reform Plan

CuomoNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has released a plan to cap nonprofit executive compensation and administration costs, though the proposal allows some flexibility.

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Nonprofit Community Development Plays in Peoria

CatThe Caterpillar Foundation has given a $3 million grant to get the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to make Peoria, Ill. its newest office addressing community development.

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Appeals Court Revokes Political Campaign Donor Secrecy

NewsIn a challenge to one aspect of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, a federal appeals court has ruled that 501(c)(4)s doing “electioneering communications” must disclose donors.

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CharityBribes.org Succeeds with Larry David in First Attempt

LarryLarry David releases his first tweet: “I was told by Charity Bribes that if I Tweeted they’d give 10k to the NRDC. Pay up!” Now, will other celebrities play along?

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Charity as a Defense for Alleged Insider Trading?

NewsLawyers representing Rajat Gupta, who will be on trial next week for alleged insider trading, are hoping to present his philanthropic activities as part of his defense.

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FBI Eyeing International Humanities Center Shutdown

NewsThe FBI is reportedly investigating the collapse of the International Humanities Center, a nonprofit fiscal sponsor that advocacy groups claim owes them, collectively, about $1 million.

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In Arkansas, Philanthropy Supported Local Reporters; What about Sustainability?

NewsThe Arkansas Community Foundation, in partnership with the Knight Foundation, had supported local reporters in the state, but now the grants have run out.

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In “Melting Pot” County, Service Provider for Immigrants Is in Jeopardy

NewsThe International Institute of New Jersey, serving immigrant populations in one of America’s most diverse counties, is in financial trouble after losing $800,000 in government funding.

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Boilermakers Union Pay, Policies Raise Some Eyebrows

IronThe International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers has treated officers well while membership has declined, the Kansas City Star reports.

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Autopsy on YWCA Shutdown Offers Several Lessons

YWCAMajor institutions like YWCAs rarely go out of business, much less as precipitously as the shutdown of the YWCA of the Greater Triangle area. What can we learn from its closure?

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“Geektivism” Rises—with What Impact?

NewsA new generation of tech-savvy “geektivists” is seeking to utilize its technological skills for social good, but does gaming lend itself to solving social, education or environmental problems?

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Brown Proposes Drastic Cuts to Calif. Social Programs, Education

NewsCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown’s “day of reckoning” budget includes cuts to social service programs for the poor, health services for the poor and state support for public education.

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Americans Elect Nominates…No One

NewsThe nonprofit group Americans Elect sought to bring about “the first nonpartisan presidential nomination,” but no candidate got enough support. What went wrong?

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Espada Found Guilty of Stealing from Nonprofit Health Center

NewsA federal grand jury finds former New York State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. guilty of stealing from the Bronx-based Soundview Health Center.

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Libertarian Nonprofit Says Ron Paul Double-billed Flights

NewsThe head of the Liberty Committee, a libertarian nonprofit, has claimed that Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) double-billed his expenses for 52 airplane flights.

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For Social Media, Timing Is Key

TimeTiming is an essential aspect of social media strategizing. The betaworks company Bitly has released some noteworthy metrics on social media timing that may be helpful to your nonprofit.

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99% Power Protests Impact Bank of America Shareholders’ Meeting

NewsBank of America is still there and the corporate managers got their way on major initiatives, but the 99% Power movement still had an impact: tying private decisions to public interests.

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Bill Would Give Small Businesses a Credit Boost through Nonprofit Credit Unions

Credit UnionsA bill that has attracted bipartisan support would allow credit unions to use 27.5 percent of their assets for small business loans, as opposed to the current 12.25 percent cap.

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In Moscow, a Poetic Occupy Protest

NewsIn Moscow, protests that began after Vladimir Putin’s inauguration have been dubbed “Occupy Abai” as demonstrators gather near a statue of Kazakh poet Abai Kunanbayev.

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Conn. Finds New Nonprofit Liaison

NewsAlyssa Goduti will be Connecticut’s new nonprofit liaison starting next month. What do nonprofits and philanthropy see as the big gains made through these types of offices?

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Pastors Respond to Obama’s Gay Marriage Evolution

NewsMany ministers around the country responded to President Obama’s endorsement of same-gender marriage last Sunday, with evaluations ranging from the positive to the negative.

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Reports Points to Need for More Veterans’ Aid, Oversight and Advocacy

NewsAccording to a report from the VA inspector general, it takes an average of 241 days for veterans’ claims to be processed at VA facilities across the nation.

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House Oversight Hearings on Nonprofits: What to Expect?

BoustanyThe House Ways and Means Committee plans to hold a series of hearings on the tax-exempt sector and IRS oversight of tax-exempt activities, the first to be held this week on May 16th.

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California Braces for “Anti-Christmas” as State Confronts $16 Billion Deficit

GrinchCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown says the state’s budget deficit has reached $16 billion and will require more painful cuts than had been planned. What will this mean for the state’s safety net social programs?

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L3C Proponents Eager for Proposed New Program Related Investments Regulations

NewsIRS proposes new regulations that would help clarify what kinds of program related investments might result in excise taxes for foundations.

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