Why is the NFL a nonprofit? As discussed in class this week, under tax code 501(c)(6) the NFL, as well as other groups such as fraternities/sororities, Labor Unions, Chambers of Commerce, Social Clubs and Identity-Based Organizations, is eligible for tax … Continue reading
One of the many roles that the non-profit sector plays in our society is to replace or supplement governmental functions. The organization I currently work for, the Grand Central Partnership, is a good example of an organization that plays this type of … Continue reading
Learning that groups such as fraternities/sororities, the NFL and social clubs are tax exempt through this week’s readings and in-class lesson came as a surprise. I have worked at a nonprofit organization for just over 6 years, and if asked … 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
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
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
What role do non-profits play in our society? Do social service non-profits replace core government functions? I have worked in various nonprofits since I was 16 years old, but it is only recently that I’ve been confronting this question of whether … Continue reading
Here is an interesting article about Virginia Tech utilizing a crowdfunding platform to collect donations from donors. The outcome was successful, and “the projects benefit less popular student groups and low-cost activities, encouraging small donations from a large number of … Continue reading