By the summer of 2021, if you’ll recall, the COVID-19 vaccines were widely available and we were more than ready for a return to normal.
But as the hot months turned into a cooler autumn, there was a new and
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Major Initiative Launched to Invest in Local News
“Today, we’re experiencing a crisis in news and information.” But “… we have a moment to support the reimagination, revitalization, and rapid development of local news.”
That’s the great news just announced through the launch of Press Forward, “a…
Charity Fraud & Ballpark Hotdogs: An Update
There’s more news on the hotdogs-and-beer fraud perpetrated by a charity imposter at Petco Park. See Some Charity Fraud With With Your Hotdog, Sir? (September 1, 2023) FPLG Blog.
And we’re adding some helpful advice for the business community…
New Nonprofit Congressional Probes
Washington, D.C. in the summer months is ordinarily hot, humid – and empty. Among those fleeing for several weeks are all 545 members of the U.S. Congress.
But during this year’s recess, some staffers remained on Capitol Hill, busy with…
Some Charity Fraud With Your Hot Dog, Sir?
San Diegans woke up this past Monday morning to a disconcerting story on Petco Park’s food-and-drink concessions operation.
No, it wasn’t about the extortionate prices charged to sweltering spectators under the stadium’s hot sun; that’s old news.
The headline conveys…
Current Thoughts on Founder’s Syndrome
“If you’re in the nonprofit world, chances are you’ve been affected by founder’s syndrome, even if you didn’t know the name for it.” See Ten Steps to Overcome Nonprofit Founder’s Syndrome (January 24, 2023) Funding for Good. “Founder’s syndrome is…
The “Unusual Grant Exception” Can Save the Day
A recent post, Tipping Out of Public-Charity Status (August 16, 2023), is a reminder that 501(c)(3) organizations that are (publicly supported) public charities “must keep a watchful eye on revenue throughout each and every year.” It’s not enough to check…
Another Favorable Standing Ruling for CA Nonprofits
Last week, we wrote about the California Supreme Court strengthening the opportunities for whistleblowing nonprofit directors to sue fellow board members for breaches of fiduciary duty. See Forced-Out California Nonprofit Directors Don’t Lose Standing to Sue (August 3, 2023) FPLG …
Tipping Out of Public-Charity Status
There’s a timely reminder, in a recent “Policy Primer” from Philanthropy Roundtable, that the vast majority of 501(c)(3) organizations that are (publicly supported) public charities must keep a watchful eye on revenue throughout each and every year. See Decoding the …
Forced Out Nonprofit Directors in California Don’t Lose Standing to Sue
Late last week, after six long years of legal battle, the California Supreme Court gave Plaintiff Debra Turner her first victory against former co-directors at the Conrad Prebys Foundation. See Turner v. Victoria (August 3, 2023).
The high court reversed…