An effort to develop so-called microvolunteering — through which people help charities and local governments using their cell phones — has received a lot of positive press, but one charity consultant argues it should be “slated for extinction,” notes Give and Take in its daily digest of the best blog posts about the nonprofit world.
- An appeal for foundations to talk more about their mistakes.
- Why the 25 “best” philanthropists list by Barron’s magazine is “too cute by half.”
- A look at social entrepreneurship in East Asia.
- Criticism of fund raisers who aren’t willing to donate their own money.
- Reasons social-networking sites won’t hurt an organization’s brand.
- Tips for encouraging children to get involved in philanthropy.
