This week we witnessed the potential risks of nonprofits engaging in international activities, with China and Russia both targeting nonprofits that are not “government-friendly”. Have a listen to Elvis Presley‘s Suspicious Minds while perusing our curated nonprofit tweets of the week: Newsweek: Russia passed a law that may close the local offices of Human Rights Watch, […]

This week was marked by David Letterman‘s final Late Show, Red Nose Day, and the Center for Effective Philanthropy Annual Conference: Leading Effective Foundations. Have a listen to the Late Show Theme Song while perusing our curated nonprofit tweets of the week: Emily Chan: Fiscal Sponsorship: What You Should Know and Why You Should Know It by […]

Last Sunday was Mother’s Day. Have a listen to Drake‘s Look What You’ve Done (and The Thrill is Gone by the legendary B.B. King, who we lost today) while perusing our curated nonprofit tweets of the week: Pete Manzo: Shift to “new power” – open, participatory, engagement – seems dominant theme so far #threadsla #nonprofit https://hbr.org/2014/12/understanding-new-power […]

I’m back in Washington DC for the Fifth National Summit on Quality in Home Visiting Programs (where I participated on a panel discussing social impact bonds) and the ABA Tax Section May Meeting (where a large group of nonprofit lawyers meet up to discuss and learn about tax issues). Have a listen to Diana Ross’ version […]

The past week was highlighted by protests in Baltimore, valid criticisms of the media characterization of the situation, and a devastating earthquake in Nepal. And the Council on Foundations Annual Meeting in our hometown of San Francisco (Erin was there). Have a listen to Baltimore native David Byrne‘s Life During Wartime while perusing our curated nonprofit […]

The past week was highlighted by Earth Day, a day for reflecting on the actions we are willing to take to protect our planet, our communities, our families. Conserving personal use of resources is great, but supporting, advocating, and effecting changes to policies, business ethics, and laws are critically necessary. Have a listen to Peter […]

This week was marked by Equal Pay Day and National Volunteer Week (not to mention Tax Day). Have a listen to Sarah Jones recite Your Revolution while perusing our curated nonprofit tweets of the week: Exponent Philanthropy: We name our favorite resources for #philanthropists who operate with a volunteer board or just one or two staff: http://wp.me/p2bgi2-1rB […]

    This week was marked by release of a cellphone video showing a police officer in South Carolina shooting and killing an unarmed black man. Have a listen to Bruce Springsteen‘s American Skin (41 Shots) while perusing our curated nonprofit tweets of the week: CompassPoint: With #TaxDay coming up, how can your #nonprofit be a […]

This week was marked by the Iran Nuclear Deal, the horrific attack at a Kenyan university leaving 147 dead, and California’s water use restrictions. Have a listen to The Who’s Water while perusing our curated nonprofit tweets of the week: Third Sector Today: 10 Lessons for #Nonprofits- Sincerely, The Breakfast Club http://ow.ly/KWvqN Nonprofit Quarterly: Well, here’s a different […]

TED 2015: Truth and Dare was held in my hometown of Vancouver from March 16-20. Have a listen to tween pianist Joey Alexander (featured at TED) perform Giant Steps while perusing our curated nonprofit tweets of the week: Gene: Read Erin Bradrick‘s Basic Legal Considerations Before Launching a Planned-Giving Program in The Chronicle of Philanthropy Council of Nonprofits: […]