Citizens United and New Rules for Nonprofits
The most important issue for the social sector in the United States in 2011 will be the effects of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
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Volunteer Bill of Rights
A call for openness and innovation between organizations and volunteers.
An Appraising Stare Down the Gift Horse’s Gullet
Self-governing societies can’t operate on noblesse oblige, and societies that do aren’t truly self-governing.
Are You a Tax-exempt Charity? Sure About That?
A look at re-evaluated nonprofit tax legislation in Illinois.
Suing for the Cure?
Is it ethical for a nonprofit to sue another nonprofit over a branding issue?
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The Elitist Philanthropy of So-Called Effective Altruism
The superficially enticing “logic” of effective altruism ultimately leads to a moralistic, hyper-rationalistic, top-down approach to philanthropy that can kill the very altruistic spirit it claims to foster.
Thirty Million Dollars, a Little Bit of Carbon, and a Lot of Hot Air
Carbon for Water is engaged in a loopy funding scheme and offers a lousy public health solution.
Pay-What-It-Takes Philanthropy
Grantmakers should provide enough money for nonprofits to pay for all their operations, not just programs and services.
‘Scaling Social Impact’
Is scaling up always a good thing?
A Platform Worth Spreading
Finger-wagging critics have missed the most provocative component of the TED empire.