Program Grooms Racial and Ethnic Minorities to Lead Gay Organizations
The Pipeline Project was created by grant makers and nonprofit advocates concerned about a lack of diversity among chief executives.
By Michelle Gienow
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Charities Can Minimize the Strain on Volunteers Too Close to a Cause
People who have survived gun violence, cancer, or other life-altering experiences require special attention when they try to help charities aiding clients in similar circumstances.
By Michelle Gienow
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Nonprofit’s Gift of Bikes Helps Cambodian Girls Get to School Safely
Girls who walked to school were at risk of rape or abduction, so many parents were keeping their daughters at home.
By Michelle Gienow
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A Dallas Real-Estate Developer Pledges to Give Away $1,000 a Day
Ariel Nessel hopes that by giving small grants to people with good ideas he can do more than simply writing big checks to charity.
By Michelle Gienow
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In Fundraising, First Impressions Make All the Difference
During an initial meeting with wealthy donors, listen to their interests and don’t ask for money too soon.
By Michelle Gienow
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How to Find Wealthy Donors and Get That First Meeting
Advice from fundraisers and consultants on how to set yourself up to receive a big gift.
By Michelle Gienow
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A Nonprofit Offers Homeless Clients Free Haircuts—and Pride
Robert Cradle hopes to spread his idea of opening barbershops in shelters, a way to give people in need a permanent place to groom.
By Michelle Gienow
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St. Louis Nonprofit Leaders Offer Tips for Duplicating Their Mentorship Group Model
A St. Louis group pulls together nonprofit leaders to share advice and learn to become stronger executives.
By Michelle Gienow
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Careful Plans Can Help Charities Make the Most of a Milestone Year
Nonprofits often use anniversaries to get extra attention and donations – but it takes careful planning to figure out the most effective and appropriate ways to celebrate.
By Michelle Gienow
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A Chain of Nonprofits Lends Volunteers the Tools They Need to Lend a Hand
A network of charities is sprouting to make it easy for nonprofits to get hammers, drills, wheelbarrows, and other items they need to run big-scale renovation and building projects.
By Michelle Gienow
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