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Nonprofit Trends: Tax Status vs. Business Model

Marc Chardon | Posted 06.11.2013 | Impact
Marc Chardon

As we move forward, if we can keep our focus on how to best craft, market, sell and support whatever it is we do -- profit or not -- and if we can learn from each other, then we'll all be better off.

Getting Better With Age

Donna M. Butts | Posted 06.11.2013 | Impact
Donna M. Butts

Imagine a world without neighborhood centers, the Red Cross, the YM's and YWs, and hundreds of other human service agencies. What would happen in a disaster? Where would neighbors gather?

Rebuilding Education From Turmoil: The Spitler School in Cambodia

Laura Cococcia | Posted 06.09.2013 | Impact
Laura Cococcia

"Parallels can always be found between children everywhere in the world. Children are open vessels waiting to be filled. "

Not Just Jobs -- Good Jobs: New Study Looks at Nontraditional Job Training Programs for Low-Income Women

Nicola Goren | Posted 06.05.2013 | Impact
Nicola Goren

In my work with Washington Area Women's Foundation, I have met far too many women who seem to be running a marathon on a treadmill -- they're working so hard, but aren't getting anywhere. And one misstep could be disastrous.

Hard Questions Every Nonprofit Must Ask

Nell Edgington | Posted 05.29.2013 | Impact
Nell Edgington

It is critically important that we move away from an unwritten rule that "charities" are doing good things that shouldn't be questioned, to a place where nonprofits are continually asking themselves whether they are making the most effective use of resources and providing real solutions.

Root Out Rogues at IRS

Andy Brack | Posted 05.21.2013 | Politics
Andy Brack

It took almost three years for our progressive Center for a Better South to get its tax-exempt status approved. I'm convinced we finally got approval only after complaining in a letter to the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Treasury.

Nonprofit Trends: Seeking Careers with Meaning

Marc Chardon | Posted 05.16.2013 | Impact
Marc Chardon

I think it's vital -- that having a work world where there is choice between nonprofit and corporate, both offering ways to connect with and care for the community at large is a position of strength.

Using Investing Acumen to Put Dollars Into Impact

Rachael Chong | Posted 05.13.2013 | Impact
Rachael Chong

Bill Ackman, one of Wall Street's most influential hedge fund managers is pioneering a relatively young investment movement that mixes business strategy with philanthropy, yielding massive impact in the world.

Sequestration: Public School Kids and Teachers Are the Big Losers

Marc Joseph | Posted 05.13.2013 | Impact
Marc Joseph

Here we are at the end of another school year, and once again, teachers throughout the USA are facing uncertainty. Congress has not acted and now the impact of sequestration on federal educational programs is beginning to take hold.

The New Innovation

Michael Lombardo | Posted 04.29.2013 | Impact
Michael Lombardo

Education, like art, is never 'done.' We have to constantly iterate and adapt, which means building a national culture of continuous improvement and innovation, responding to the challenges and opportunities of the day.

5 Reasons Your Nonprofit Isn't Raising Enough Money

Nell Edgington | Posted 04.22.2013 | Impact
Nell Edgington

There can be many reasons why a nonprofit doesn't bring enough money in the door. But here are the top 5 reasons a nonprofit struggles financially.

What Do Nonprofits Need More Than Funding?

Susan Danish | Posted 06.17.2013 | Impact
Susan Danish

It's no secret that nonprofits, particularly those that are primarily funded by state and local government, are increasingly starved for cash needed to carry out their missions.

Want to Make a Difference for the World's Poorest People by Volunteering Overseas?

Peter Walters | Posted 06.10.2013 | Impact
Peter Walters

There have been many articles written about the voluntourism industry in recent years. Often authors aggressively attack the idea. But what we keep finding however, is that few of these articles give practical ideas to passionate young people who want to make a difference.

Building a Campus Movement One Step at a Time

Liz Maw | Posted 06.02.2013 | College
Liz Maw

Imagine the impact if dozens of people - or hundreds, or thousands - each gave blood just once. That's the power behind the Small Steps, Big Wins Challenge, a nationwide competition sweeping college campuses across the U.S.

Connecting the Worlds of For-Profit and Nonprofit for the Greater Good

Rachael Chong | Posted 06.02.2013 | Impact
Rachael Chong

Robert Kaplan has spent his career bridging the gap between the two worlds, and showing that both kinds of companies can learn from each other to maxi...

Nonprofit Brands in the Age of Supporter Shift (Part 4)

Marc Chardon and Hal Williams | Posted 05.28.2013 | Impact
Marc Chardon and Hal Williams

At the core of relevancy is the basic understanding that the audience for the brand really matters, not the other way around. In an age of supporter shift, nonprofits must figure out how to make their brand promise relevant to different generations that have varying needs and perspectives.

Supporting the Women of the World

Albina Du Boisrouvray | Posted 05.28.2013 | World
Albina Du Boisrouvray

With International Women's Day behind us and Women's History Month nearly over, we must work with the belief that the best way to honor the women of the past is to build a future where all people, regardless of gender, are afforded the same essential rights that all deserve.

Nonprofit Trends: Fastest Growing Sector?

Marc Chardon | Posted 05.22.2013 | Impact
Marc Chardon

According to Bloomberg: "In the past decade, the number of nonprofit groups has grown by 25 percent to 1.6 million. They now account for 5.4 percent of gross domestic product and 10 percent of jobs."

Are You An Armchair Advocate?

Charles A. Bentley | Posted 05.17.2013 | Impact
Charles A. Bentley

Wait, what's an Armchair Advocate? Okay, I know what you are thinking. And the answer is "no," an Armchair Advocate is not someone who advocates for ...

Luring More MBAs to the Social Sector

Laura Moon and Margot Dushin | Posted 05.14.2013 | Business
Laura Moon and Margot Dushin

The barriers that prevent students from making social impact career choices are real: positions that do not effectively leverage the MBA skill set, careers that lack investment in professional development and growth potential, and pathways that require vows of poverty.

Nonprofit Brands in the Age of Supporter Shift (Part 3)

Marc Chardon and Hal Williams | Posted 05.13.2013 | Impact
Marc Chardon and Hal Williams

So, now that we've covered the evolution of branding and what a brand is, let's take a look at the importance of having a living brand.

Nonprofit ABFs: Always Be Fundraising

Gary Laermer | Posted 05.11.2013 | Impact
Gary Laermer

Similar to social media, fundraising never sleeps. It's an ongoing effort and an art to be practiced and nurtured throughout all levels of an organization, not just the fundraising department.

Nonprofit Trends: Flight to Quality

Marc Chardon | Posted 05.08.2013 | Impact
Marc Chardon

When I say "flight to quality," I'm talking about the observable trend of donors deciding to support fewer organizations, consolidating their giving with those that mean the most to them from a mission perspective, demonstrate sustainability and treat them well.

10 Reasons to Invest in Women

Vicki Escarra | Posted 05.08.2013 | Impact
Vicki Escarra

We have seen the power of investing in one woman, then watching her make a difference not only in her family, but throughout her community. We have seen the remarkable acceleration effect of microfinance investment in women, and know that women have the potential to change the world.

Pop-Up Nation: 5 Reasons Why the Temporary Shop is Here to Stay

Jim Gibbons | Posted 05.08.2013 | Impact
Jim Gibbons

Some have been quick to dismiss the pop-up phenomenon as a trend that is problematic for business, given the short-term nature of the model. But recent years have shown pop-up shops proving to be a long-term strategy for businesses, communities and nonprofit organizations alike.