Grassroots nonprofits now find themselves under intense scrutiny because of the Mortenson scandal. Many are considering going to new lengths to demonstrate to potential donors that they're on the up-and-up. All are bracing for an impact on giving. Many foundations and wealthy donors now are cautious because of "reputational risk" if they give to organizations that falter.
The scandal is the talk of the nonprofit community. More extensive auditing is likely to result, according to Jim Zoiklowski, founder/president of nonprofit BuildOn, which runs afterschool programs in America and builds schools abroad.
