What Charity Watchdogs Look For
How some of the nonprofit world’s watchdogs come to their conclusions, and what they recommend nonprofits do—and not do—to measure their performance.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
5 Steps to Effective Measurement
What your organization needs to do to best collect and communicate results.
By MAGGIE GRIEVE
Contributor
Sample: A Successful Grant Application From a Local Arts Nonprofit
A strong relationship with a foundation helped Elders Share the Arts secure $10,000 for their program for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender seniors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
12 Tips for Hiring the Candidates You Want
A recruiter offers foolproof steps to finding the right employees.
By Lois L. Lindauer
Contributor
“Blue Jeans and Bling” Event Helps Food Bank Connect Supporters With Mission
Lessons learned from a popular gala held in a Baltimore nonprofit’s warehouse lead to new, less formal events.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
A Template for a Nationwide Corporate Cause-Marketing Partnership
What you can expect when entering a partnership with a company that operates in all 50 states.
By Avi Wolfman-Arent
Contributor
Sample Project Budget for a Grant Proposal
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid-Maine recommends breaking down program income into three categories.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Job Description: A Director of Gift Planning at Penn State
The university’s new external development job descriptions now include more information about the school and community.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How the University of Michigan Raised $3-Million Online in a Day
The university’s elaborate Giving Tuesday event, Giving Blueday, built momentum for its eight-year capital campaign.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
A Timeline for Organizing a Black-Tie Fundraising Gala
A checklist of major decisions and tasks for planning formal events, starting a year in advance.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor