The New York Times, on February 2, 2017 reported that President Trump will take action to repeal the 1954 Johnson Amendment which essentially mandates that in order for an organization they must be non-partisan in order to receive and maintain … Continue reading
A non-profit provides some base level if not more of public benefit, is nonpartisan and does not distribute revenue to shareholders. Revenue is distributed amongst administrative costs and also allocated towards initiatives that meet its mission. Non-profits have an opportunity … Continue reading
Before yesterday’s class I was always confused about the difference between nonprofits and NGOs . I now do understand NGOs are a kind of nonprofits but not necessary a 501(c) (3) organization. A nonprofit is an organization whose sole purpose … Continue reading
Why does the government grant nonprofits “exempt” status? What value does that reflect? Nonprofits are tax-exempt for a variety of reasons. First, certain types of nonprofits relieve the government’s burden by providing services that the public would have liked the … Continue reading
This week we learned how corporations and non-profits are similar, except for the fact that corporations exist to make money for shareholders, while non-profits exist to fulfill a specific mission. Non-profits are allowed to make a profit – in fact, What … Continue reading
Lesson 1: Shared Resource Title: About Those Nonprofit Reserves: How Much Do You Need, Again? Link: https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/06/01/nonprofit-reserves-much-need/ I chose this article to share with the class as a valuable resource because I believe it corresponds to our discussion during last … Continue reading
I’d like to share Dan Pallotta’s TED Talk from 2013 in which he argues that non-profit rules and norms that limit compensation and the amount non-profits can spend on marketing and advertising hold the sector back from achieving a scale at which … Continue reading
This article discusses the rules and finances of non-profit organization. I chose this article because it ties nicely into understanding how non-profits are run and how they differ from for-profit organizations. I also found this article debunked some myths I believed … Continue reading
Having worked in various nonprofits I am aware of the importance of the non-profit sector and the important role nonprofits play in our society. A “non-profit” organization is one that exists for a specific purpose and all the money earned … Continue reading
Did Zuckerberg Waste $100 Million on Newark’s Schools? I chose this article to highlight because it directly ties into the conversation about government vs. nonprofit services and the debate over who sets the agenda for social services. It relays how … Continue reading