There is an article in the Miami Herald about how nonprofits have stopped raising money for the tsunami reconstruction and have even begun returning money - not because there isn't reconstruction to be done - but because of all the scrutiny surrounding nonprofit accountability. Check out the article.

The definition of what constitutes a "member" or "congregant" may be getting bigger. Utilizing the technology of iPods and MP3 players, preachers are able to spread the gospel via audio shows downloaded from the internet onto MP3 players. Dubbed "godcasting", it has become the largest type of podcast being distributed. At issue for many nonprofits is what this means for church electioneering. Rep. Jones' current chuch electioneering bill allows houses of worship's clergy to advocate for or against candidates - to their members and congregants.

Congress has once again taken up legislation to reauthorize the nation's primary welfare program, but the House and Senate are not expected to act on a final bill until April at the earliest. To keep the program operating in the meantime, Capitol Hill lawmakers are extending expiration of the current law from the end of March to the end of June.

Or should I say sweeping it from the budget? How about stuffing it under the bed like a kid that doesn't want to clean his room? Anyway, check out this article from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.