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Nonprofits Resist Proposed IRS Rule
A proposed rule from the IRS has stirred up controversy in the world of philanthropy, raising concerns over an absence of donor privacy that could ultimately discourage major gifts. The proposed rule would create an optional form for charities to report major gifts to the IRS, with…
Read MoreChanging Business Climate Favors Philanthropy
(A new trend in pre-IPO charity could be a game changer) This year, Key Elements Group LLC looked at a new style of corporate culture sweeping the business world that may change how we define for- and non-profit organizations. Kickstarter – the popular crowdfunding website…
Read MoreUN Reps. Decry State of Gender Equality in US
A visit to the United States by three UN representatives has cast a gloomy picture of gender equality in the wealthy nation, highlighting a number of issues in which the global super power lags behind the rest of the world with regard to women’s rights….
Read MoreWomen’s Rights in Saudi Arabia
This month heralded a historic moment for women in Saudi Arabia. On December 12, women voted in municipal elections for the first time, and were permitted to run for office as well. Any sign of lessening restrictions is an absolute positive for social justice and…
Read MoreCOP21: A Historic Deal With Imperfections
Following the conclusion of the Paris climate talks – also known as COP21 – one word in particular has been used to describe the final agreement: “historic.” Delegates from 196 nations agreed upon a final draft this past Saturday, following marathon talks that lasted two…
Read MoreHanukkah, Nonprofits, and Year-End Giving,
Hanukkah kicked off on Sunday, December 6, presenting Jewish organizations the opportunity to fundraise for their important work during this festival of rededication and renewal. Lasting through December 14, the festival comes on the heels of the most successful #GivingTuesday to date. On December 1,…
Read More#GivingTuesday 2015: A Roaring Success
For the fourth consecutive year, #GivingTuesday grew big-time. On December 1, donors from 71 countries stepped up and gave generously to tens of thousands of nonprofit organizations in what has certainly become an established annual day of charitable action during the holiday season. Based on…
Read MoreNonprofits, Sites of Gun Violence
The past week has been rough. Two mass shootings have left communities in Colorado and California torn asunder, and debate concerning gun violence the cause of these heinous acts has reached a new fever pitch. In Colorado Springs, the single shooter involved in the incident…
Read MoreZuckerberg’s Big Gift
In an astonishing philanthropic gesture, Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced – along with his wife Priscilla Chan – that the two billionaires will give away 99 percent of their company stocks over their lifetimes. This amounts to $45 billion in charity. The tech leader…
Read MorePhilanthropy and COP21
Labeled an “act of defiance” by U.S. President Barack Obama, the UN climate change talks in Paris commenced November 30 despite ongoing security concerns in the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in France’s capital. While proceeding with the conference certainly displays a degree of…
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