http://philanthropy.com/section/Managing/248/ Sat, 26 May 2012 08:10:37 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131965/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Senators-Investigate/131965/ Lawmakers want to know more about the Disabled Veterans National Foundation, which paid nearly $61-million to a direct-marketing firm.

]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 09:38:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131942/ http://philanthropy.com/article/New-Boy-Scouts-CEO-Makes/131942/ Wayne Brock, the Scouts' chief operating officer, replaces Robert Mazzuca, who is required by the charity's bylaws to retire at age 65.

]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 16:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131899/ http://philanthropy.com/article/IRS-Urged-to-Reduce-Paperwork/131899/ At a hearing in the House of Representatives called by Rep. Charles W. Boustany Jr., nonprofit experts also suggested tougher standards for granting tax exemptions.

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 18:06:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131840/ http://philanthropy.com/article/White-House-Seeks-to-Spur/131840/ The Obama administration has offered new rules designed to encourage grant makers to make low-interest loans and other program-related investments.

]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 10:10:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131710/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Creative-Wireless-Projects/131710/ Taking first place and receiving $300,000 in the Wireless Innovation Project contest was the Wireless Bug Sensor, designed to reduce the amount of money farmers spend on pesticide spraying.

]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:49:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131689/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-Social-Service-Group-Helps/131689/ A long-term health-care group allows workers to earn credits they can use to buy food and other items.

]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131693/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Social-Service-Groups-Urged-to/131693/ Catholic Charities, Goodwill, and other national charities are testing a new effort financed with $1-million from the Ford Foundation.

]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131702/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Service-Charities-Seek-Ways-to/131702/ Nonprofits are helping workers get safety-net benefits and training to get better salaries. But as the economy improves, that may not be enough to keep workers on the job.

]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131709/ http://philanthropy.com/article/New-Workbook-on-Social-Media/131709/ Idealware, a nonprofit technology group, has created a workbook that guides organizations through issues to consider in developing a social-media policy.

]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131654/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Many-Nonprofits-Include-Social/131654/ Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131655/ http://philanthropy.com/article/IRS-Warns-Charities-to-Avoid/131655/ The tax agency said it was worried that nonprofits put donors, trustees, and others at risk of identify theft by including their Social Security numbers on informational tax returns.

]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131676/ http://philanthropy.com/article/What-Counts-as-Lobbying-A-New/131676/ Common Cause has asked the tax agency to investigate the American Legislative Exchange Council, a group that promotes ideas like "stand your ground" legislation, saying its work violates the rules on charity lobbying.

]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131627/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Good-Governance-Makes-Tax/131627/ A new study suggests that charities that follow certain practices, like having written mission statements, are also more likely to abide by IRS tax rules.

]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:59:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131569/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Maximize-Your-Web-Site/131569/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:30:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131497/ http://philanthropy.com/article/1-Million-Settlement-in/131497/ A state regulator's investigation of Greg Mortenson, founder of the Central Asia Institute, drives home the importance of appointing trustees who can stand up to charismatic leaders, experts say.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131501/ http://philanthropy.com/article/National-Charities-Adapt-to/131501/ Changes in technology, generational shifts, and the bad economy have led to touchy relationships, but some groups, such as Habitat for Humanity, are healing the rifts by sharing power and decision making.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131506/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Charity-Enters-the-Spotlight/131506/ The Fair Labor Association's investigation marks a new chapter as it seeks to prove that its controversial approach can lead to serious change.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131508/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Red-Cross-Gives-Local-Leaders/131508/ A major restructuring is designed to help raise more money and minimize duplication, as well as give affiliates more time to do work in their communities.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131518/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Tough-Tactics-Help-Charities/131518/ As the economic downturn prompts more people to seek nonprofit work, charities are finding new ways to screen out people who aren't prepared for the gritty reality of helping people with deep problems.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131519/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Reducing-Tensions-Between/131519/ Making decisions jointly and understanding boundaries are essential to keeping harmony, nonprofit experts say.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131511/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Fundraiser-Turnover-Gets-New/131511/ As organizations find themselves in competition to retain the best fundraisers, there are incentives besides attractive salaries that can help keep good people from leaving for new positions.

]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131493/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Many-Nonprofit-Documents/131493/ The findings of a new study show that over a recent five-year period, 132,000 charities included at least one Social Security number of a donor, trustee, employee, or someone else on their tax forms.

]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:29:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131349/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Economy-s-Strain-Puts-New/131349/ A new study of 4,600 charities shows a continued grim picture of rising demand for aid and a shortage of cash. But it also points to what matters most in tough times: a strong board and chief executive.

]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:01:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131374/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Economy-s-Recovery-Hasn-t/131374/ The share of charities that say demand for their services is rising has been growing since the recession started.

]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:01:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131375/ http://philanthropy.com/article/How-2012-Finances-Look-for/131375/ More than one-third of charities say the people they serve will face a bleaker financial picture in 2012 than in 2011.

]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:01:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/131376/ http://philanthropy.com/article/What-Nonprofit-Leaders-Say/131376/ About 6 percent of nonprofit leaders say they can talk about their organization's debt burden with grant maker.

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