Los Angeles Couple Gives $5-Million for Nonprofit-Management Education
Marcie and Howard Zelikow want to make sure rabbis, cantors, and others learn how to run organizations well.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Technology Start-Ups Don’t Hold All the Answers for ‘Broken’ Nonprofits
Lack of good journalism about nonprofits and strong professional training at business schools and elsewhere perpetuates dangerous myths.
By PHIL BUCHANAN
Contributor
Charities Are Missing Out on Tools That Could Give Them an Edge
Nonprofits say they are eager to experiment with approaches like design thinking and contingency planning.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How Much Major Nonprofit Players Spend on Lobbying
Nonprofits tend to budget tens or hundreds of thousands to make their voices heard, far less than the millions that major banks spend.
Advocates Poised for Capitol Hill Battle on Donor-Advised Funds
Lobbyists are gearing up to press their case with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch and other congressional leaders over tax legislation affecting nonprofits.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Charity Creates Financial-Coaching Site
The Change Machine helps workers assist clients in identifying money problems, finding solutions, and monitoring progress.
How Charities Will Raise Money in 2015
Nonprofits hope to take advantage of monthly giving, matching donations, and smartphones and tablets to bring in more money this year.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
New App Helps People Aid the Homeless
The app uses a smartphone’s GPS function to give information about shelters, food programs, and other services close by.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Arts Institutions Could Benefit From Embracing Digital Media
Creating high-level jobs and setting a strategy for reaching people through social media, smartphones, and other technology are increasingly essential.
By Vince Stehle
Contributor
Chicago Museum Uses a Mirror Maze to Make Math Fun for Children
The museum also uses interactive pieces and artifacts like sheep antlers and a honeycomb to teach kids about patterns and other math concepts.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Donor Trade-Offs Include Support for Amenities vs. System Change
Individuals and foundations should work to reverse the centralization of power and the decay of democracy, both of which hurt people and the environment.
Head of David Rockefeller Fund Aims to Help Small, Overlooked Nonprofits
Lukas Haynes has a track record of spotting emerging ideas and channeling donors to them.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
DoSomething Uses Trademark Humor to Say Sorry for Text-Message Error
A post intended for 4,000 people went to 2.1 million, resulting in numerous policy changes at the organization, along with some teasing.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Nonprofits Win Key Victory in Overhead Battles With Government
A little-noticed new rule could add new money for administrative expenses to government grants and contracts charities receive.
By DIANE YENTEL
Contributor
At ALS Association, Fundraising Success Begets Fundraising Success
Amid the $115-million glow of the ice-bucket challenge, the nonprofit’s 2014 walk revenue climbs 45 percent, while the number of December gifts spikes 357 percent.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Local Governments and Nonprofits Test Crowdfunding for Civic Projects
Advocates say the funds raised by the technology help unlock additional sources of giving, but some taxpayers see city hall trying to double-dip into their wallets.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects