Memorable events of the past week: Giving Tuesday, TEDWomen, and, sadly, the passing of Nelson Mandela. Have a listen to U2's Ordinary Love (from the movie Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom) while perusing this week's tweets: on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: The White House: President Obama on Nelson Mandela: "A man who took […]

   We at NEO Law Group wish all of our readers a very happy Thanksgiving weekend! Have a listen to Adam Sandler's Thanksgiving Song while perusing this week's tweets: on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises:   Gene: Nonprofit groups often seek restitution, not prosecution, when money goes missing  Washington Post C. Garber-Siegrist: Scant evidence of fixes at […]

  I started the past week at the BoardSource Leadership Forum and ended it at the CalNonprofits Convention. And Monday was Veterans Day. Have a listen to Lee Greenwood's God Bless the U.S.A. while perusing this week's tweets: on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: National Council of Nonprofits: Bad actors may divert assets from missions. […]

  I'm at the BoardSource Leadership Forum where the theme is Bold Leadership: Taking Risks, Thinking Big. Tim King of Urban Prep delivered a fantastic keynote which included this gem of a quote from Drake: "I'm the type to say a prayer, then go get what I just prayed for." Have a listen to Amen […]

The buzz this week originated from Sunday's Washington Post front-page article – Inside the hidden world of thefts, scams and phantom purchases at the nation’s nonprofits. Have a listen to She & Him's Thieves while perusing this week's tweets: on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: Washington Post: Post analysis: Since 2008, more than 1,000 […]

  Fresh off my visit from the Google campus in Silicon Valley, I'm moderating a session at the 2013 Net Impact Conference this afternoon on hybrid organizations. Have a listen to Al Jarreau singing Chick Corea's Spain ("I can see such brighter days") while perusing this week's tweets on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: Gene: […]

  Nobel peace prize being awarded today. Whether she wins or not, Malala is unforgettable. Have a listen to Sara Bareilles' Brave while perusing this week's tweets: on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: Philantopic: When Government Shuts Down, the Nonprofit Community Pays http://owl.li/pvU3W Guidestar: IRS scrutiny of nonprofits – five risk areas you didn’t know you […]

  Back home after a great week in New York at the Independent Sector Annual Conference. Unfortunately, the most memorable event of the week was the federal government shutdown. Have a listen to Leonard Cohen's Democracy while persusing this week's tweets: on nonprofits, philanthropy, governance and social enterprises: U.S. Capitol: Due to a lapse in government […]

  This week was notable for the 12th anniversary of 9/11 and increasing uncertainty about how to address Syria. Listen to Alan Jackson's Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) while you peruse this week's tweets: AAPIP: How philanthropy responds post September 11: The Impact of a Funder Collaborative http://ow.ly/oMWZz Center for Effective Philanthropy: New […]