Lots of nonprofit-related events and news this week, none stirring as much controversy as the Susan G. Komen Foundation decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood for breast cancer examinations and other breast health services.  Here are some of my favorite posts of the week in the areas of nonprofit organizations, corporate governance, philanthropy, and social […]

Here are some of my favorite posts of the week in the areas of nonprofit organizations, corporate governance, philanthropy, and social enterprises:  Lisa Chiu: Obama says he won't harm charitable giving: http://philanthropy.com/article Nonprofit Quarterly: Did U.S. Supreme Court's decision open door to less protection for faith-based employees? http://owl.li/8ACXy Philanthropy: Nonprofits Added Jobs Faster Than Businesses […]

You can listen to Gene on Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio today (1:00 pm ET; 10:00 am PT) discussing board oversight basics.  Chase Magnuson and Allen Thomas kick off the show discussing real estate gifts, how to get them, and how to keep a charity safe from bad gifts.  Click on the "Listen live" link. Here […]

Here are some of my favorite posts of the week in the areas of nonprofit organizations, corporate governance, philanthropy, and social enterprises: Nonprofit Quarterly: What's trending on NPQ: “I Thought We Were Friends!” Can Nonprofits Terminate Employees for ⁰Their Social Media Posts? http://owl.li/8pAZM [Our own Emily Chan wrote this piece.] Social Edge: Absolute must read […]

Here are some of my favorite posts of the week in the areas of nonprofit organizations, corporate governance, philanthropy, and social enterprises:  Nonprofit Quarterly: As the year turns see what we are watching closely in 2012: 10 Trends We Are Watching at NPQ http://owl.li/8i08K GTak: 2012 Resolutions for the nonprofit world http://ow.ly/8e3O4 via @Philanthropy // […]

Our last selection of "Tweets of the Week" of 2011, a revolutionary year. Of all of my tweets this year, the following from Christmas Eve was the most meaningful to me as a reminder to myself and a wish for others: Treasure the people who really love you. Pursue the things you love to do. […]

Here are some of my favorite posts of the week in the areas of nonprofit organizations, corporate governance, philanthropy, and social enterprises:  Law for Change: Why do nonprofits need liability and property insurance? Ask Murphy. law4.ch/s1SrQU Gene Takagi: Revised IRS Publication 557 (Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization) now available – irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p557 – impt nonprofit resource […]

This week, Time Magazine revealed its Person of the Year – the Protestor (an appropriate choice).  Here are some of my favorite posts of the week in the areas of nonprofit organizations, corporate governance, philanthropy, and social enterprises:  Nonprofitslaw: Detecting and Preventing Fraud and Embezzlement in Your Nonprofit Organization bit.ly/uVWgib by Venable Nonprofitslaw: The Nuts […]

The past week went by so quickly! Emily's upcoming article on Facebook firings for the Nonprofit Quarterly went through final edits, and we should see it published shortly. Here are some of my favorite posts of the week in the areas of nonprofit organizations, corporate governance, philanthropy, and social enterprises:  andyho: Top 10 Predictions for Global […]

You can listen to Emily on Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio today (1:30 pm ET; 10:30 am PT) discussing charities and political activities. Here are some of my favorite posts of the week in the areas of nonprofit organizations, corporate governance, philanthropy, and social enterprises:  GTak: Should Philanthropies Operate Like Businesses? Interesting debate in WSJ – […]