ASPCA’s Departing Leader Plans to Turn His Attention Abroad
Ed Sayres plans to step down by the end of the year after meeting his goals to build a better system for saving homeless animals and getting law-enforcement officials to give animal cruetly greater priority.
By Michelle Gienow
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Older Leaders Worry About the Future of Their Nonprofit Groups
Personal financial security and the prosperity of their organizations are big concerns for workers 55 and older, a new study finds.
By Michelle Gienow
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Charity Co-Founder Plans to Make Videos to Pass On Knowledge to Her Successors
Norma Mtume, a top official at Shields for Families, a social-service group, wants to retire in two years, but first she must finds ways to share all the knowledge she has accumulated.
By Michelle Gienow
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After Ending on a ‘High Note,’ a Retired Executive Gets Busy
Becky Sykes took a six-month break from nonprofit work after retiring and is now involved in a host of causes, including informally advising younger leaders.
By Michelle Gienow
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The Head of a Boston Legal-Aid Charity Steps Aside, Rather Than Down
Bob Sable left the executive-director job but continues to volunteer so he can return to his roots “as a lawyer, not a leader.”
By Michelle Gienow
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Smart Ways to Attract Money and Friends by Creating Fun Events
When charities blend their missions into fundraising events, like walkathons and “artathons,” they often attract loyal and generous supporters.
By Michelle Gienow
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Top Leaders of Polk Bros. Fund Will Retire to Make Way for Restructuring Plans
Sandra P. Guthman and Nikki Will Stein are stepping back after leading the organization for more than two decades.
By Michelle Gienow
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An Urban Charity Pulls Up Pavement to Create ‘Paradise’
Depave recruits volunteers to transform parking lots and other spots to green spaces that beautify communities and reduce runoff of pollutants into streams and rivers.
By Michelle Gienow
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Project Helps Founders Handle the Strain of Stepping Down
The New School is helping leaders deal with the business and emotional issues that arise as they leave organizations they started.
By Michelle Gienow
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Tips for Making the Most of a Supporter’s Extra Effort for a Nonprofit Cause
In dealing with people who want to puruse arduous athletic events for a good cause, nonprofits must takes steps to make sure they control donations and their organization’s reputation.
By Michelle Gienow
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