Testing an Unconventional Community Leadership Program
Crafting a New Design for Civic Leadership evaluates a method of community leadership that the Pew Civic Entrepreneur Initiative put into practice in 10 cities in 1997. Based on the premise that every locality holds an abundance of untapped leadership, the Pew Partnership for Civic Change recruited…
By Katy Marquardt
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A Toolkit for Social Entrepreneurs
Strategic Tools for Social Entrepreneurs: Enhancing the Performance of Your Enterprising Nonprofit
By Katy Marquardt
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Board Recruitment & Orientation: A Step-by-Step, Common Sense Guide
By Katy Marquardt
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Pay at New York City Groups Rose 3 to 7 Percent Last Year, Report Says
The September 11 terrorist attacks, combined with the recession, slowed the growth in ALSO SEE:Nonprofit Pay: Salary Ranges at Organizations in New York City nonprofit salaries in New York City last year, according to a new survey. Salaries rose an average of 3 to 7 percent, depending on the size…
By Ian Wilhelm
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Schools and Service Studied in Report
Foundations and governments should increase spending on efforts to involve public-school students in community-service activities, says a new report from the National Commission on Service-Learning. To prepare the report, “Learning In Deed: The Power of Service-Learning for American Schools,”…
Settlement Made in Baptist Case
The Arthur Andersen accounting company has agreed to pay $217-million to settle lawsuits arising from its role as auditor of the Baptist Foundation of Arizona, which collapsed in 1999 owing $570-million to more than 11,000 people who had bought securities from the nonprofit group. The settlement…
Minnesota Charities Go to Mat Over Cuts to State-Financed Programs
Minnesota nonprofit groups last month won the latest round of a budget battle that put them head to ALSO SEE:Bracing for Battle head with the state’s flamboyant governor, former pro wrestler Jesse Ventura. Though their effort helped stop a plan that would have caused organizations around the state…
By DAVID WHELAN
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State Budgets: The Forecast for the Year Ahead
Timing State When governor submits budget to legislature When legislature adopts budget Fiscal year begins Outlook Alabama February February-May October General fund spending faces $70-million reduction. Education trust fund projects $114-million in revenue growth. Alaska December May July Budget…