Another Problem with Mega Philanthropy

Posted by on May 4, 2016

Forbes Magazine:  “Most big gifts don’t really change much at these big, rich schools, or for the people they serve.” http://www.forbes.com/sites/bridgespan/2016/04/27/why-big-donors-are-under-fire-for-big-gifts/#3002894752ab

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Hacker Philanthropy

Posted by on May 3, 2016

Tries to fix the holes in big, complex systems—an antidote to the conservative, incremental work of most foundations, according to Sean Parker:  http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/2/7b9c9c72-0230-11e6-99cb-83242733f755.html#axzz47axG78yg?ftcamp=engage%2Femail%2Fnewsletters%2Fsmart_brief%2Fsmartbriefnewsletterscontrafcf%2Fauddev&segid=0800933

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Nonprofit Advocacy Matters

Posted by on May 2, 2016

Onerous disclosure regulations in California and tax proposals and overtime rules from Washington top this eblast from the National Council of Nonprofits: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/civicrm/mailing/view?reset=1&id=90

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