Nonprofit Christian Science Monitor Seeks New Financial Model
As part of The Christian Science Monitor’s conversion from a daily printed newspaper to a weekly online one, the publication is also working to wean itself from its publisher -- the Church of Christ, Scientist -- over the next five years.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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International Charity Continues Its Haiti Work in Earthquake’s Wake
A Washington charity works to bring clean water to Haiti and train locals on how to maintain the public water system.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Reasons to Be Wary About Text Giving
Fund raising via cellphone, if done improperly, could result in the loss of committed donors for anonymous, one-time, low-dollar gifts, Jeff Brooks, a nonprofit consultant, writes in a column for this month’s FundRaising Success magazine.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Volunteerism Is About ‘Adventure,’ Speaker Says
Recruiting volunteers requires listening to their movtivations, said speakers at a conference.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Why Nonprofit Groups Need a Networked Mind-Set
Are nonprofit groups too fortress-like in their approach to social media?
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Understanding the Role of Race and Ethnicity in Health Care
The Connecticut Health Foundation has formed a new partnership with the Society for New Communications Research to develop a social-media project designed to motivate the public to take a stronger interest in the racial and ethnic disparities in the health-care system.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Video: How the Downturn Affects Donor Psychology
Susan Raymond, an economist and charity adviser, tells charities how the economic downturn will affect donors in the years to come.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Evaluating Pepsi’s Charity Contest
What’s Pepsi really hoping to achieve with its online philanthropy contest -- and how will it know if it succeeds?
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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Why the Salvation Army’s Real-Estate Holdings Make Sense
Is it wise for the Salvation Army to invest so heavily in real estate? One consultant explains why he backs the idea.
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
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