posted on: Saturday, February 19, 2011

by Yna C. Moore

Below are some of this week's news and postings that caught the eye of NCRP's staff from the world of philanthropy and nonprofits:

• 10,000 Converge on Capitol
  by WXOW 19 - ABC - La Crosse, WI
  
• What Social Impact Bonds Really Mean for Philanthropy
  by Laura Tomasko | Re: Philanthropy
  
• Fighting for Change
  by Daniel Lee | Philanthropy411 Blog
  
• A 10-Year Lesson on How Not to Spend $200 Million
  by Jean Hopfensperger | Star-Tribune
  
• Catalytic Philanthropy: Investing in Policy Change
  by Ashley Allen | The Atlantic Philanthropies
  
• Nevada Court Says Donor-Advised Funds Can Ignore Donor Advice
  by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
  
• Foundations Should Offer Thoughtful Support to Struggling Charities
  by Douglas B. Bauer | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
  
• Wal-Mart's Unlikely Philanthropy Chief
  by Beth Healy | Boston Globe
  
• IRS Takes on Tax Abuse by Charity Support Groups
  by Stephanie Strom | The New York Times
  
• Budget Plan Would Change Foundation Excise Tax Rate
  by Ben Gose | The Chronicle of Philanthropy
  

Yna C. Moore is the communications director of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP).