LA Philanthropy Watch
A focus on the philanthropic community and nonprofit sector of Los Angeles
Peter Golio is the editor / blogger at LA Philanthropy Watch. More →
… Special Interests Give to Jerry Brown Charities: Part 2
What are the ethical implications of philanthropic giving at the behest of a public official? The second installment.
Read more →Card Clubs and Other Special Interests Give to Jerry Brown Charities
What are the ethical implications of philanthropic giving at the behest of a public official? Is this okay?
Read more →iParticipate’s TV Volunteer Week: Was It a Failure?
Is Google more powerful than network television – or are couch potatoes just hard to motivate?
Read more →Nonprofit Company Makes Its Owners Wealthy
“To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3), and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual.”
Read more →President Steven Sample to Leave the University of Southern California
USC’s Steven Sample will leave a remarkable legacy, including a phenomenal record as a fund raiser.
Read more →Business Opponents of Health Care Reform “Sputter and Whine”
“It takes your breath away to see corporate leaders so brazenly placing profits before people’s lives.” – David Lazarus, LA Times
Read more →Sign of the Times: Costco to Accept Food Stamps
Until the economy (and the employment numbers) improve, nonprofits will continue to struggle with fund raising.
Read more →Take an Idealist Survey: What Makes a Great Workplace?
Here’s your chance to take a survey on nonprofit workplaces – what environment allows you to do your best work?
Read more →Guide to Donors and Nonprofits + A Blogging Tradition
Charity Navigator offers tips on wise charitable giving – which may serve as a guide to effective fund raising for nonprofits.
Read more →Today is the Fortieth Birthday of the Internet
“29 Oct 69 … 22:30 Talked to SRI Host to Host – CSK” – a record of the first message sent over the ARPANET from a log kept at UCLA.
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