Category Archives: News
Bill To Pull Tax Exemptions Headed Back To Congress
(Photo By Deposit Photos) Language that would allow the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to designate a nonprofit as a terrorist supporting organization and yank its exempt status was tacked to the bottom of a bill in the U.S.
Copenhagen Framework Boosts Citizen Participation in Data
By Richard H. Levey The best way for data and statistics to reflect traditionally underrepresented populations is for groups and individuals representing these populations to participate in data gathering, analysis and presentation. When this is done, public policy and sustainable
Scott Resumes Giving Away Millions In Large Chunks
She is back at it. MacKenzie Scott, who in the past few years has given away more than $17 billion, has provided $65 million to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) in New York City. It is the largest contribution in
Boards: 3 Areas NPO Leaders Need To Develop
By Dennis C. Miller We all know about the commitment and passion that nonprofit leaders bring to their organization to make a difference in the lives of others. You truly care about others and work tremendously long hours to generate
Finance: AMA Pushes For Charity Care Accountability
Image from https://lowninstitute.org/ Members of the American Medical Association (AMA) voted to support greater oversight of nonprofit hospitals and standardization of charity care policies so financial assistance reaches patients in need. Hospitals are eligible for nonprofit status, which exempts them
Accounting: Data Behind Functional Expense Reporting
By Alyssa Simard, CPA The success and integrity of nonprofit organizations hinge on the ability to steward financial resources effectively. One critical aspect of financial stewardship is the practice of functional expense reporting. It is paramount for nonprofit financial leaders
Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Darling, Kids’ Champion, Dies
Elizabeth “Liz” Darling, former president and CEO of the OneStar Foundation in Austin, Texas, died Nov. 12. Darling, 68, succumbed to ovarian cancer after a more than two-year battle with the disease. OneStar Foundation was created to support the state
Assets, Giving At Family Foundations Growing
Nearly half (47%) of family foundations have assets of more than $10 million, an increase of 17% during the past 10 years. They are also spending beyond the required minimum of 5% of their corpus (71%) compared to 2020 (56%)
Grants: Positioning Your Organization For 2025
By Jackie Sue Griffin It’s time to start thinking about your nonprofit’s grant strategy for 2025. Early planning is key to securing the funding your organization needs to thrive in the new year. Before diving into grant applications, take a step
Ensuring The Right To Free Association Online
By Stephen Jackson From supporting a local museum to responding to climate change to aiding people in the midst of a health crisis, nonprofit staff turn time and attention to a variety of issues, working on them in creative and
