Reaching New Audiences Through Storytelling
Advice for doing more than just “preaching to the choir” with your message.
By PAUL VANDECARR
Contributor
Charities Kick Off Experiments With Google Glass
Nonprofits working on a range of causes, including the arts and health care, won a chance to use the new devices to advance their missions and fundraising.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
Charities Like Facebook for Rallying Support but Not Much for Fundraising
Only a small number of groups have raised more than a few thousand dollars through the social network.
By TOM HELD
Contributor
With a Few Pay-for-Success Plans Under Way, the Idea Is Gaining Currency and Criticism
Concerns about cheating and the capacity of nonprofits to handle complicated projects are not getting enough attention, some say.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Facebook’s Pros and Cons for Nonprofits
The network helps groups get data on potential donors and persuade them to act on behalf of a cause.
Investors, Not Foundations, Lead Impact-Bond Push
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, and wealthy philanthropists are putting money into the pay-for-success approach.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Surge of Remainder Trusts Seen as Baby Boomers Age
The approach could regain popularity as a result of tax changes and rising income.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Leader of Ms. Foundation Hopes to Expand Feminism Beyond White Women
Teresa Younger, a veteran of campaigns for women’s rights, plans to focus on greater inclusion in meeting the group’s mission.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
Balance Small Wins and Long-Term Goals in Your Storytelling
Share your victories, but don’t focus on them so much that your audience loses the big picture.
By PAUL VANDECARR
Contributor
Learn how to connect with your listeners, even on complicated issues, and make them feel empowered to help.
By PAUL VANDECARR
Contributor
Catholic Charities Leader to Step Down
Rev. Larry Snyder to take role at U. of St. Thomas.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Somaly Mam Foundation Must Do More Than Rebrand, Experts Say
The anti-trafficking organization faces a tough road ahead after allegations that its founder fabricated stories about victims, experts say.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Nonprofits Watch Nervously as Watchdog Groups Multiply and Demand More
Nonprofit leaders like Jennifer Chandler of the National Council of Nonprofits welcome the push for transparency but worry about the time it will take to be sure their information is accurate on several sites.
By Jenni Bergal
Contributor
Google Awards Grants in Bay Area
Four nonprofits have won $500,000 each in the company’s Impact Challenge.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Network for Good Lures Investment
The nonprofit created a for-profit subsidiary to accept financing for its expansion.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Former Diplomat to Seek More Partnerships as Head of Lutheran World Relief
Daniel Speckhard plans to double the nonprofit’s budget in the next eight years, in part by working more closely with businesses.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor