Board Training Group Plans to Close
Leadership Ventures, an Indianapolis organization that trains nonprofit board members, plans to close at the end of June, says The Indianapolis Star.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Volunteer Theater Group Shuts Down
The Corvallis Community Theatre, a 48-year-old volunteer theater group in Corvallis, Ore., plans to shut its doors for good, according to the Corvallis Gazette Times.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Two Big Brothers Big Sisters Groups Merge
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Texas, in Irving, has merged with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston, reports the Fort Worth Business Press.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Thinking of Donors as a Charity’s ‘Fan Base’; Plus More: Wednesday’s Roundup
How do you better appeal to your loyal donors? Read one fund raiser’s recommendations, and more, in Wednesday’s roundup of the best online blog posts about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Did Charities’ Risky Investments Worsen the Economic Crisis? Plus More: Tuesday’s Roundup
Read a University of Illinois College of Law professor’s views about nonprofit investment missteps, plus more, in Tuesday’s roundup of the best blog posts about the charity world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Giving to Education Groups Declined 3.2% Last Year, Report Says
Colleges and schools faced a tough fund-raising year in 2009, but most education groups say the worst appears to be over.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Companies Score High Marks for Charity Partnerships, Plus More: Monday’s Roundup
Read which companies survey respondents think have the most effective charitable marketing campaigns; plus more, in Monday’s roundup of the best blog posts about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A New Map Highlights Cross-Border Grants, Plus More: Friday’s Roundup
The Foundation Center introduces a new map to show money awarded by U.S. foundations to overseas groups; plus advice for small groups on how to measure progress, and a philanthropy expert wonders whether great charities are “made or born": Friday’s roundup of the best blog posts about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Are Minorities in Illinois Hit Hardest by Recession? Plus More: Thursday’s Roundup
A new report aims to convince lawmakers and others that minorities need extra financial help in this economy; plus more, in Thursday’s roundup of the best blog posts about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Criticism of the Reimagining Service Coalition; Plus More: Wednesday’s Roundup
Are human-resource professionals really the best to oversee volunteer efforts? Read why one consultant says no; plus more: Wednesday’s roundup of the best blog posts about the nonprofit world.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor