How Foundations and Grantees Can Talk About Risk
Tips from a foundation head and a nonprofit leader on how to discuss risk with grant makers.
By William Moore and Mauricio Lim Miller
U. of Oregon Taps Its Scholars to Be Fundraisers
With state spending on higher education down, the institution is asking academic leaders to help cultivate big donors.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Rapid Expansion Plans Lift Religious Charity With Youth Focus
Nonprofits like InterVarsity Christian Fellowship that aim to shepherd young adults’ spiritual lives are finding a receptive audience among a notoriously “unchurched” generation.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
How Not to Lose Ground in Your Career While You Raise Kids
In her latest advice column, nonprofit expert Allison Fine answers a reader’s question about balancing advancement opportunities and family priorities. In a quandary about your career? Need tips on leadership? Ask Allison.
By ALLISON FINE
Contributor
Here’s a Grant Maker That Wants to Pay Your Indirect Costs. Really.
The Hewlett Foundation encourages nonprofits to present realistic overhead expenses when applying for grants.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Data Analysis Boosts Revenue at Art Institute of Chicago
Information the museum collects on visitors’ movements through the galleries is helping it identify patterns that guide marketing decisions.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Young Nonprofit Professionals on Millennial Myths
Seven young nonprofit workers talk about battling stereotypes, learning on the job, and what charities can do to bring their generation on board.
By Nidhi Singh
Contributor
7 Steps for Making Nonprofit Mergers Work
Negotiating a union between charities can be a tricky business. Here’s expert advice on how to keep talks from crumbling and forge the most productive partnership.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
How Nonprofits Serving Latinos Can Build Strong Ties
A new communications guide outlines steps to take to reach Hispanic communities and explains how to gauge your success.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
How to Handle Donor Relationships When You Switch Jobs
When a donor you cultivated at a previous charity wants to give to your new nonprofit employer, it can raise serious ethical questions that must be handled with care.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor