Brian Mittendorf

Brian Mittendorf is Fisher Designated Professor of Accounting and Chair of the Department of Accounting & Management Information Systems at Ohio State University, where he researches and teaches courses in nonprofit financial statements and financial management.

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What does the FTX bankruptcy mean for charities Bankman-Fried supported?

Fallout from the FTX bankruptcy will affect more than just Sam Bankman-Fried.

Brian Mittendorf / 3 min read
We need Donor Advised Fund sponsors to unleash their data

With open data on Donor Advised Funds, we can better understand whether and how they are affecting philanthropic behavior.

Brian Mittendorf / 3 min read
When charities let telemarketers gouge donors

For-profit fundraisers often keep more of the money they collect on behalf of nonprofits than they should.

Brian Mittendorf / 4 min read
What goes wrong when charities get obsessed with growth

Silicon Valley’s cautionary tale shows that when organizations dedicated to doing good make money their top priority, they get into trouble.

Brian Mittendorf / 3 min read