Why Nonprofits Can’t Ignore Great Design
As attention spans decline, donation options increase, and digital tools proliferate, smart design is becoming one of the most powerful ways for an organization to amplify its influence.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
Contributor
Better Ways to Survive Hard Times
Charities have other options besides increasing revenue and cutting expenses.
By Mark Haas
Contributor
University of Virginia Firing Offers an Important Lesson for Boards
Trouble often erupts when people forget that boards govern, board members do not.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
Play Nicely With Other Consultants
A nonprofit consultant is rarely a charity’s only source of advice, and when one adviser something unprofessional about another—or withholds information—it hurts the charity and everyone involved.
By Mark Haas
Contributor
10 Traits of a Great Nonprofit Consultant
Self-confidence and the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms are among the qualities that consultants say help them in their work.
By Sudeshna Mukherjee
Contributor
Nonprofits Need More Help Recruiting the Right Board Members
Maybe lackluster board performance isn’t because trustees don’t understand their roles. Maybe it’s because nonprofits are recruiting the wrong people.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
Collaborating in Good and Bad Times for the Right Reasons
Charities often merge or collaborate to save money, then find out that cost savings are elusive. A better reason to work together is to achieve their missions.
By Peter Kramer
Contributor
How Nonprofit Consulting Differs Outside the United States
The profession isn’t’ as well accepted in some other countries, and in Italy, nearly all consultants must have a background in management.
By PENELOPE CAGNEY
Contributor
Planned Parenthood’s 5 Lessons for Attracting Social-Media Support
Stay on top of the news, act quickly to shape the message, keep the conversation flowing, and more tips for online communication.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
One Company’s Fundraising Prescription
Get donors interested in a cause first by taking them on tours and showing how a group really works, says the Benevon consulting firm.