Star Wars Creators and Others Use the Franchise as a Force for Good
Donations and fundraising campaigns are benefiting children, education, and more.
By cody.switzer and Rebecca Koenig
Billions at Stake as IPO Charity Set-Asides Become Routine
After years of sporadic interest, the technology start-up community is embracing the practice of setting aside company stock before going public, creating the potential for windfalls for nonprofits.
By Rebecca Koenig
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How to Defuse Tension and Foster Teamwork in Fundraising
Managers and fundraisers can create a positive fundraising environment by setting realistic goals, recognizing all contributions, collaborating across departments, and putting donors’ desires first.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Red Cross Cost-Cutting Backfired, Says Report
By closing local chapters and alienating longtime volunteers, executives at the American Red Cross have hampered the nonprofit’s ability to deliver emergency services, according to ProPublica.
By Rebecca Koenig
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A Checklist for Developing a New Business Model for Your Nonprofit
Nonprofit leaders give advice for getting internal and external support for a big change.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Education Charity Sees Cost-Cutting, Not Fundraising, as Key to Growth
College Summit is trimming staff and programs to focus on what it does best and make its services more affordable.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Zuckerberg and Chan Pledge Nearly $45 Billion to ‘Improving This World’
The couple promised to give away 99 percent of their Facebook shares, with a focus on advancing human potential and promoting equality.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Human Services Assembly Chief Resigns Abruptly After Short Tenure
Gloria Johnson-Cusack stepped down as president and chief executive of the association of human-service nonprofits, which offered little explanation for her brief tenure.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Goodwill Makes It Easy for Shoppers to Donate Goods by Mail — for Free
The nonprofit covers the shipping costs in its Give Back Box campaign. Fourteen retailers are promoting the campaign on their sites, and Levi Strauss is giving the charity $5 for every box shipped, up to a total of $50,000.
By Rebecca Koenig
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As Lawmakers Balk at Syrian Refugees, Nonprofits Get Support to Aid Those Who Fled
Local charities see a rise in donations as some Americans get frustrated by the politicized climate.
By Rebecca Koenig
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