New Tack Helps Gifts to Popular Museum Jump 90%
Board members as well as visitors have responded to appeals to give more and encourage others to do so.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
N.Y. Court Backs State Salary Cap for Nonprofit Leaders
A Suffolk County state Supreme Court judge ruled in favor of efforts by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration to restrict executive compensation at taxpayer-funded nonprofits, Capital New York reports.
Conservative Legislators’ Group Spawns Affiliate Aimed at Local Officials
A new affiliate of the American Legislative Exchange Council, commonly known as ALEC, a nonprofit network of lawmakers that promotes primarily conservative and pro-business policies through model state bills, is set to do similar work in city halls and county seats, according to Bloomberg.
Anti-Smoking Group’s New Teen Campaign Plays Down Rebellion
After years of public-service campaigns aimed at getting teenagers to see how tobacco companies were manipulating them, a new round of advertising strikes a less defiant note, urging the young to put energy into preventing their peers from smoking, The New York Times writes.
Mich. Judge Blocks New Restrictions on Charity Gaming
Michigan nonprofits that collect tens of millions of dollars on gambling fundraisers have won a permanent injunction barring enforcement of new state rules aimed at limiting the number of such events, reports the Associated Press.
China Quake Response Renews Debate Over Role of Charities
Volunteers who poured into China’s Yunnan province after a devastating earthquake last week have drawn both criticism and praise for their relief work as the country continues to grapple with the growing role of private charity in society, The Wall Street Journal writes.
Performing-Arts Group Sees Boost by Supporting Use of Mobile Devices
A Virginia nonprofit gives opera lovers a chance to see “Carmen” translation on Google Glass.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
How Top Fundraisers Succeed: Managing Volunteers to Help Raise Money
Jan Donlan, president of the Indian River Medical Center Foundation, says to be connected and accessible to volunteers.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
Contributor
How Top Fundraisers Succeed: Making a Corporate Partnership Work
Lynn Croneberger, of SOS Villages, puts a focus on how her organization can help businesses achieve their goals.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
Contributor
Liaison Offices Need Community Support to Resist Electoral Winds
When people who advocate for nonprofits are tied to a particular politician, their positions are often eliminated when new people take office.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor