David M. Yarnold, Chief Executive, National Audubon Society (New York)
The new head of the National Audubon Society started his career as a journalist.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Many Charities Lack Sufficient Workers to Deliver Services Effectively, Study Finds
Nearly 40 percent of American charities say they have too few employees after reductions caused by the bad economy.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Economic Forces Spur Older Fund Raisers to Reinvent Retirement
The bad economy has prompted many senior-ranking fund raisers to take part-time jobs or other roles in the development office before they fully retire.
By Debra E. Blum
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Federal Government Awards $50-Million in First Set of Innovation Grants
Job training and work-force-development efforts will be among the main beneficiaries of the new Social Innovation Fund grants.
By Debra E. Blum
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Y Worry About a Name? YWCA Has Its Reasons
The YMCA’s decision to adopt its popular nickname, the Y, as its official name elicited some concerns from the YWCA.
By Debra E. Blum
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Charities Say Staff Shortages Hamper Their Ability to Deliver Services
Layoffs and increased workloads are taking a toll on nonprofit programs and services, says a new report.
By Debra E. Blum
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Volunteerism Rises Despite Bad Economy’s Continued Toll, Study Finds
The number of Americans who volunteer grew last year, contradicting the conventional wisdom that when the economy is ailing, people spend less time on community activities.
By Debra E. Blum
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Domingo Barrios, Chief Executive, Heifer Foundation
Domingo Barrios, a new top fund raiser for the antipoverty group Heifer International, was previously a coach to nonprofit executives.
By Debra E. Blum
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Small and Midsize Foundations Exceed Payout Requirements in 2009, Study Finds
More than eight out of 10 small and midsize foundations spent more than the minimum distribution required by law, a new survey finds.
By Debra E. Blum
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Volunteerism Increases at Highest Rate in 6 Years
The new report defies the popular notion that hard economic times suppress civic participation.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor