Overhead

Ten Things I'd Like to Tell Every New Philanthropist -- #1

Paul Shoemaker | Posted 03.25.2012

Paul Shoemaker

Non-profit organizations are businesses just like any for-profit entity, but with a social mission. They have to invest not only in the "product," but also in the systems, infrastructure and operations to support the end product.

The Next Generation of Cost Savings

Jerry Jasinowski | Posted 07.06.2011

Jerry Jasinowski

In today's competitive environment, few companies can afford to overlook the opportunity to achieve this next generation of cost savings, which could amount to as much at 1 percent or more of a firm's profit margin.

Guest Post by Jacob Harold -- The Nonprofit Marketplace: Getting Social Impact Bang For Our Philanthropic Bucks

Paul Brest | Posted 05.25.2011

Paul Brest

The nonprofit marketplace doesn't exhibit the single most essential characteristic of a well-functioning market: open exchange of high-quality information that helps people make good decisions.

Administrative Costs and Overhead

Paul Brest | Posted 05.25.2011

Paul Brest

Don't yawn and click on another link -- administrative costs and overhead sound really boring, but they're critically important for nonprofit organizations and also for donors.