Catching up on some reading, this Chronicle of Philanthropy article sparked my interest – and goes back to my musings on counterterrorism laws and the sector.
“Donors who want to provide aid in areas of the world threatened by terrorism should consider forming partnerships with the U.S. government to distribute their money, a top federal official said last week.”
While it's exciting to hear that Democrats will discuss proposals aimed at helping the sector during next week's convention and it's thought-provoking to consider increased support for non-profits from the next administration or a potential Department of Global and Human Development, it's difficult (for me) to wholeheartedly endorse the U.S. Treasury's proposal to distribute donor's funds to areas of the world threatened by terrorism.
(Gentle snark: Haven't we been told that this is a global war on terror?)
Still, no matter where along the spectrum your opinions fall – the increasing interest the U.S. government is taking in the work of the non-profit sector is undoubtedly a great conversation for the this fall and the next administration.
