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
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
What’s Next for Nonprofits This Year
Trends and ideas to stay on top of, including outsourcing for small groups, training staff in data analysis, average people getting into impact investing, and much more.
By Drew Lindsay and Suzanne Perry
Trends and ideas to stay on top of, including outsourcing for small groups, training staff in data analysis, average people getting into impact investing, and much more.
Colt Revolver Among Gifts Not Accounted for by West Point Museum, Report Says
The U.S. Military Academy followed protocol to get approval to accept the millions of dollars of noncash gifts but did not properly log them into its system, according to a U.S. Department of Defense audit.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Rising Costs and Student Demands Put Colleges in Fiscal Bind
A growing disconnect between escalating costs and a focus on student affordability is weakening the economic outlook for nonprofit colleges and universities, Reuters and The Chronicle of Higher Education write, citing a new report from Standard & Poor’s.
Nonprofits Can Learn From Group That Trains Storytellers Around the Globe
Charities of all kinds have a lot to learn about storytelling from the Global Press Institute, which trains local women reporters, then publishes and syndicates their stories.
By PAUL VANDECARR
Contributor
5 Policy Moves to Watch in 2015
The charitable deduction and donor-advised funds could enter Capitol Hill debates this year.
Presbyterian Church Pulls Ads Skewered as Racist and Demeaning
Some church leaders say internal warnings about the ads, which were intended to be edgy and humorous, were ignored.
By Megan O’Neil
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
As Donors, Our Obsession With Safeguarding Funds Blinds Us to Real Grantee Needs
Too many projects are doomed before they start because grant makers are unrealistic and shortsighted.
By LAURIE MICHAELS
Contributor
Anti-Trafficking Groups Harness Big Data to Fight Sex Trade
Organizations combating human trafficking are working with high-tech partners to help victims and identify hot spots in the global sex and slave trades, U.S. News & World Report writes.
The actor and longtime veterans advocate Gary Sinise is among those likely to claim the spotlight this year, as are three nonprofit leaders, a college fundraiser, a social entrepreneur, and an open-records advocate.
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
New Catholic Charities Leader Seeks to Coordinate Services for the Poor and Sick
The antipoverty group’s first woman president brings expertise in mental-health care and organizational leadership.
By Suzanne Perry
Contributor
7 Nonprofit Groups to Watch in 2015
The American Red Cross, President Obama’s foundation, and the ALS Association are among the organizations that will be in the spotlight this year.