Nonprofits Win as Tech Company Replaces Referral Bonuses With Donations
Cloud storage company Box says employees have responded positively to its unusual effort to build a culture of charity. Meanwhile, the company is saving money.
By Megan O’Neil
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Last Original GuideStar Employee Talks Data in the ‘Golden Age’ of Fraud
Chuck McLean, who started with the organization 23 years ago, says that while nonprofit transparency has improved greatly, the IRS is poorly equipped to prevent abuses.
By Megan O’Neil
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Feeding America CEO Diana Aviv Leaves Abruptly
Ms. Aviv, who joined the huge anti-hunger group two years ago, stepped down immediately, with no successor in place.
By Megan O’Neil
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How Highly Rated Program Officers Earn Grantees’ Approval
They recognize that nonprofits are the experts in their subject areas and choose their words carefully so they don’t sound like they’re issuing mandates.
By Megan O’Neil
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Tax Bill Will Not Alter Nonprofit Nonpoliticking Rule
A 63-year-old federal law that limits political activity by nonprofits, known as the Johnson Amendment, will remain intact as Republican lawmakers move closer to a comprehensive overhaul of the tax code.
By Megan O’Neil
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Creator of the Me Too Movement Calls on Foundations to Support Grass-Roots Activists
Tarana Burke, who founded a nonprofit that has recently gained traction, got small-foundation support that was “life changing.” But she and others say more is needed to bring more power to this moment.
By Megan O’Neil
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Facebook Ends Transaction Fees for Donations, Putting More Dollars Into Nonprofit Coffers
At a gathering with charity executives, Mark Zuckerberg also announced it will annually match $50 million in contributions made on the site.
By Megan O’Neil
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Charities Gear Up to Influence Senate Tax Vote This Week
Nonprofits are fearful about the impact on giving and about a House measure that would lift restrictions on politicking.
By Alex Daniels and Megan O’Neil
Tools to Help Board Members Evaluate a Nonprofit Chief
See three downloadable documents that one organization used to set up a system for evaluating its leader.
By Megan O’Neil
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6 Steps Board Members Should Take When Evaluating a CEO
Nonprofit executives and consultants talk about how to evaluate a charity leader in a way that produces meaningful benchmarks, actionable feedback, and clearly articulated goals.
By Megan O’Neil
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