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Alabama judge’s grandstanding over same-sex marriage is pure demagoguery
By Richard Cohen This morning, we filed an ethics complaint against Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore over his public statements urging the governor and state judges to defy…
Which comes first—the volunteering or the donations? Great Study from Fidelity
Citing a new report that’s well worth your time, Fidelity Charitable provides us with a peek into the motivations and demographics of donors who also…
Court Orders IRS to Release Computer-Readable Charity Tax Forms
By Suzanne Perry A federal judge today handed open-records activist Carl Malamud a victory in his battle to get the Internal Revenue Service to release Form 990…
Should Charity Board Members Get Paid?
For the board of directors to properly guide a publicly-soliciting charity, provide oversight and assist in the decision-making process, its voting members should be focused…
How Can Brands Build a Culture of Responsibility?
One thing holding CSR back is its persistent treatment as a program within the business enterprise, distinct from core business activity. At best, it is…
The Business Case for Private-Sector Engagement in Youth Mentoring
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 29 /CSRwire/ – EY and MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership (MENTOR) together released a report “Mentoring: at the crossroads of education, business and…
Back to the future: Harvard ditches the business case
Harvard Business Review (HBR) has started the year with a controversial claim: that it is “asking too much” of corporate social responsibility (CSR) to “deliver…
Nonprofit Coach: The Overhead Myth w/ Art Taylor, Jacob Harold and Ken Berger
He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests…
Majority of U.S. Employees Not Engaged Despite Gains in 2014
By Amy Adkins WASHINGTON, D.C. — Less than one-third (31.5%) of U.S. workers were engaged in their jobs in 2014. The average is up nearly…
OCRF’s Ovarian Cycle Events Gear Up to Raise Funds for Much-needed Ovarian Cancer Research
OCRF’s Ovarian Cycle is gearing up for another great year of riding for research with fun indoor cycling events taking place all across the country. Last…
Children’s Miracle Network Honors 1.4 Million Walmart and Sam’s Club Associates for Helping Kids at CMN Hospitals Throughout U.S. and Canada
This year, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals gave our highest award to some very special supporters, ones who are making a huge difference in the lives of local…
Quality Teachers in Every School are Central to Equal Educational Opportunity
LDF commends the U.S. Senate HELP Committee for advancing reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Passed on the heels of the Civil…