How Small Groups Reach Millions
To expand great programs, some charities are teaming up with bigger nonprofits.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How a Strategy for Spreading Programs Lost Its Sizzle — and Got It Back
Overshadowed in recent years by strategies that emphasize data and outcomes, “scaling up” is returning to favor.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
A Bumpy Road to Growth Through Partnerships
Charities like the Nurse-Family Partnership and Teach for America often find that factors beyond their control impede their efforts at expanding the number of people they serve.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Personalized Philanthropy: Nonprofit’s Customized Giving Plans Show Big Results
Fundraisers at the Weizmann research institute tailor vehicles like “virtual endowments” and “philanthropic mortgages” to meet individual donors’ needs.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
News About Small Gifts From Others Can Prod People to Give
Fundraisers may gain from mentioning a modest previous donation early in the solicitation process, according to a University of Pittsburgh study.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Philanthropy Fun: April Fools’ Roundup
See how nonprofits are pranking their followers on social media for April Fools’ Day.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Ex-Wounded Warrior Project Executives Start Blog That Criticizes Media
Steven Nardizzi and Al Giordano claim they were not fired for doing anything wrong but because of misperceptions.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
National Black-History Museum to Note Cosby Accusations
Reversing course, officials at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture said Thursday that an exhibition that recognizes Bill Cosby’s cultural impact will also note the string of sexual-assault claims against him, writes The New York Times.
Gift Deal to Rename George Mason U. Law School for Scalia
The Northern Virginia institution’s law school received $10 million from the Charles Koch Foundation and $20 million from an anonymous donor who stipulated that it be named for the late Supreme Court justice, Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal report.
Seattle Charity Says Debt Forcing Shutdown of Shelters
Seattle Housing and Resource Effort, known as Share, said it is some $70,000 in the red and needs additional city and King County funding to keep operating its 15 overnight shelters, The Seattle Times and local weekly The Stranger report.
Arts Education Partnership and Pencil Get New Leaders
Other personnel changes include new fundraisers at Roosevelt University and Wings for Kids.
By anais.strickland
Contributor
For Calif. Nonprofits, Advocacy Work on $15 Minimum Wage Pays Off
The wage hike will have profound effects on charities’ bottom lines, but phasing it in over several years buys groups time to adjust budgets and communicate with donors.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Sham Cancer Groups Agree to Dissolve in Federal Settlement
The Cancer Fund of America and Cancer Support Services were accused by the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from all 50 states of misusing tens of millions of dollars raised through deceptive solicitations, writes The Washington Post.
How to Keep Troubled Charities From Failing
A new report outlines steps nonprofits, foundations, government, and banks can take to help groups that provide vital services from going under.
By John MacIntosh
Contributor
Wounded Warrior Project Founder Seeking Board Chair’s Ouster
Reeling from allegations of lavish spending on travel, parties, and executive pay, the Wounded Warrior Project is now undergoing a power struggle between its original leader and the board chairman serving as interim CEO, according to CBS News.
Charities Say Cautious Banks Hindering Syrian Refugee Aid
Regulatory crackdowns on potential terrorism-funding channels are restricting humanitarian groups’ ability to get help to refugees and others affected by conflicts in the Middle East, The Wall Street Journal writes.