Give and Take: Independent Sector Offers New Web Site

As part of an effort to create a broad discussion about the future of the nonprofit world, Independent Sector has created a new Web site, notes Give and Take, The Chronicle’s column summarizing the most-interesting blog posts about the nonprofit world.

Plus, some highlights from our daily digest:

• Praise for the Boston Foundation’s move toward unrestricted grants.

• Efforts to leave memories of the Madoff scandal behind.

• A look at a bid by Alan Khazei, of City Year, to become a senator.

• The charity world’s top struggles.

• Questions about the effectiveness of microfinance loans.