Nonprofit Tax-Exemption Approvals Double, Thanks to Simplified Form
The new 1023-EZ made it possible for the Internal Revenue Service to approve nearly 95,000 applications from organizations seeking 501(c)(3) designations last year.
By Megan O’Neil
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Starbucks’s Schultz Opens New Front in Helping Veterans Enter Work Force
His family foundation is leading an effort to prepare soldiers for civilian jobs, even before they leave military service.
By Megan O’Neil
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Just-Launched Website Lets Ordinary People Give Away Corporations’ Money
Viewers to Volunteers will award points for engaging with content that can be used to direct corporate contributions to charity.
By Megan O’Neil
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Salvation Army’s Domestic-Abuse Campaign Playing on ‘the Dress’ Goes Viral
The jarring “black and blue” images depicting battered women wearing the now-famous garment draw a surge of attention worldwide overnight.
By Megan O’Neil
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Social-Media Stars Ascend as Top Partners for Nonprofits
Tyler Oakley is part of the growing crop of Internet sensations who present big opportunities, and big risks, for charities seeking to boost awareness and fundraising.
By Megan O’Neil
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New Association Aims to Help Veterans Groups Provide Better Services
The National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations is designed to improve information-sharing and coordination among thousands of groups.
By Megan O’Neil
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Tech’s Power to Mobilize Masses Comes at a Cost, Diana Aviv Says
Independent Sector’s CEO launches a nationwide information tour to highlight challenges and opportunities facing charities.
By Megan O’Neil
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Bill de Blasio Urges Philanthropy to Tackle Inequality Through Internet Access
The New York mayor was among the speakers at an event marking a new multifoundation effort aimed at improving Internet security and availability.
By Megan O’Neil
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More Tech Entrepreneurs Inclined to Give Now Instead of Waiting
But even as tech leaders increase their giving, some worry that too little is going to deal with problems in the Bay Area.
By Megan O’Neil
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Nonprofits and Government Agencies React to Obama’s Proposed Budget
Charities and grant makers find things to like—and to dislike—in a nearly $4-trillion budget package for fiscal year 2016 released by the White House on Monday.
By Megan O’Neil
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