Tag
nonprofit
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Mission Is Key in Direct Marketing Group’s New Fundraising Principles
A well-defined mission and transparency are critical elements in new guidelines for nonprofit fundraising.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Lean Processes for Associations: Fix Your Flow
There is a lot of waste in associations, even though they have precious few resources to squander. The…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
In Praise of Dissenting Opinions
Collegiality is overrated. Uncomfortable conversations can prompt some new thinking---and help you avoid some bad decisions.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Many Nonprofits Value Video, But Struggle With Analytics
A recent survey finds that while most nonprofits consider video valuable, few know how to track results from…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
New York AG Eric Schneiderman Adopts New Nonprofit Disclosure Rules
In an effort to create more transparency in the electoral process, New York’s attorney general announced new regulations…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Strategic Planning: Why Good Doesn’t Get to Great
Nonprofits of all kinds see the virtues of strategic planning. But middling organizations struggle more to get strategy…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Investment Policy: Don’t Be Reserved About Your Investing Approach
A new benchmarking survey indicates that many nonprofit organizations lack clear guidelines when it comes to their investment…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
The Shifting Model for Volunteer Engagement
A new initiative being explored by nonprofits in New Hampshire aims to improve the level and impact of…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Run More Like a Business? Good Luck With That.
Associations are exhorted to implement more strategies from the corporate sector. But boards and staff structures tend to…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Jim Ziolkowski: One Leader’s Way of Making an Impact
Amid poverty and struggle, buildOn’s founder, Jim Ziolkowski, discovered how to make an impact in these communities. Also:…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Google Knowledge Graph Adds Nonprofit Information
A new feature in the search giant’s repertoire prominently displays organized, quick-hit information about nonprofit organizations.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Hearing Focuses on Political Activities of “Social Welfare” Groups
The chairman of a Senate Judiciary subcommittee wants to know what the Obama administration is doing to crack…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Rob Leslie: Scanning the Fiscal Horizon
Rob Leslie of Arizona State University sees associations grappling with a changing revenue mix, the need for a…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Strategy Session: Give Association Leaders A Solid Start
How to prepare your future association leaders by working on your staff development.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Can Declare Themselves Tax-Exempt. Should You?
While associations can declare themselves tax-exempt, you should know the pitfalls first.
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Association Agenda: Tax-Exempt Groups Under Scrutiny
The IRS 2013 work plan shows what the agency will be watching as tax-exempt groups file their Form…
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Learning: How buildOn.org Measures Impact
How buildOn.org uses dashboards to track success.
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Independent Sector: How Much Is Your Volunteering Time Worth?
According to Independent Sector, an hour of volunteer time was worth $22.14 in 2012. Harder to quantify is…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
IRS Launches Compliance Checks on Tax-Exempts
The IRS is asking more than 1,000 organizations that declare themselves tax-exempt to provide details of their financial…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Revamp Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Activity
The hugely popular social network’s strategic partnerships manager has some tips for your nonprofit’s social staff. Also: Applicable…
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Why Association CEOs Need to Take Whistleblowers More Seriously
A new study suggests that nonprofit whistleblowers are treated as poorly by employers as workers anywhere else.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
National Day of Unplugging: Time To Turn it Off
After work today, the National Day of Unplugging could give you just the break from technology you need.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofits Raise the Social Networking Bar
A recent survey shows social networking has become a key low-cost marketing tool for many nonprofits, with many…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
“Clarity Of Purpose”: Get Clear To Drive Better Business Revenue
In a time when many nonprofits are still conservative about growth potential, some of the most successful organizations…
