‘Not Your Grandmother’s Audubon’ Seeks to Woo Young Supporters
By offering innovative Internet games, hip social events, and other events that attract people in their 20’s and 30’s, the National Audubon Society seeks its next generation of supporters.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Audubon Hopes Unifying Chapters Can Make Conservation Last
The 107-year-old organization has made sweeping changes under the leadership of David Yarnold to corral affiliates around the country to focus on conservation and fundraising.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Experts Say Komen’s Financial Data Raise Few Questions
Accounting and legal experts praise the way the charity discloses how it spends money, but one watchdog worries that some fundraising expenses could be concealed.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
‘Outside’ Looks Inside Lance Armstrong’sCharity, Offers Both Praise and Criticism
Investigating claims of Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong charity, a journalist for “Outside” magazine finds that the bicycling champion has done nothing illegal--though some of his group’s practices are open to questions.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Not Enough Charities Get—or Seek—Sound Legal Advice, Says Author
The Lincoln Center’s general counsel has written an overview guide on legal issues relevant to the administration of nonprofits.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Seeking Support, Some Charities Zero In on a Rising Generation of Donors
Nonprofits are trying to make giving affordable and mobilize campaigns that mix social concern and fun.
A Personal Touch Lifts Donations and Helps Charities Save Money
Adding a personal touch and paying attention to doors’ preferences for certain programs help lift giving.
By Debra E. Blum and Holly Hall
Nonprofit Leadership Still Shaky, Study Finds
A study of 3,000 charity executives finds that organizations are unprepared for the wave of leadership transitions about to hit.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Many Boards Fail to Fully Support Executives or Coffers, New Study Finds
Trustees rarely provide the money or other support nonprofit leaders say they need, according to a study of the more than 3,000 charity executives.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Charity Founded by ‘Three Cups of Tea’ Author No Longer Faces Donor Lawsuit
The Central Asia Institute was dropped from a class-action lawsuit seeking return of donations after the author Greg Mortenson was accused of fabricating details in his books.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor