Join the Conversation About the New ‘Giving USA’ Report
Watch a recording of a live discussion about this year’s report.
How to Keep Your Staff Out of Trouble on Social Media
Watch the recording of a live discussion about establishing and enforcing a social-media policy.
Study Offers Advice on Setting Up Social-Impact Bonds
The controversial new financing method has allowed private investors to help pay for social programs and get returns on their investment if they succeed.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Giving From Donor-Advised Funds Climbs in 2013, Says Fidelity Report
Fidelity Charitable made $2.1-billion worth of grants in 2013, and the average grant size was more than $4,000, up 6 percent from the previous year.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Mass Shooting Galvanizes Advocates for Women
As public discussion about the crisis swells on social media, nonprofits are using it as a chance to draw more attention to efforts to curb violence against women.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Institute Overhauls Accreditation Process for Nonprofit Accountability
The changes by the Standards for Excellence Institute come as a study suggests that accreditation can help charities raise more money.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Nonprofit World Joins Twitter Discussion About Women After Calif. Shootings
Organizations, donors, staffs, and board members have joined the conversation following last week’s mass shooting.
By Idit Knaan
Contributor
What I Learned About Innovation From 5th Graders
Many innovation strategies aim for fast results, but it also pays to plant seeds now that one may not harvest for a generation or more.
By Bill Shore
Contributor
Making the Most of Your Internship Program
Watch the recording of a live discussion about creating a great internship experience for everyone involved.
Former Avon Executive to Join Grameen and Expand Loans in U.S.
As Andrea Jung moves to the helm of Grameen America, she says she learned in her previous position that Avon wasn’t about lipstick but about giving women a chance to be entrepreneurs.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
92nd Street Y Leader Plans to Use the Web to Help Spread Activism Worldwide
The creator of “Giving Tuesday” wants to get more people involved in discussions online about big ideas.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
NPR’s Revolving Door of Chief Executives
Jarl Mohn will be the organization’s fifth leader in less than eight years.
NPR’s New CEO Takes Over as Radio Adjusts to the Digital Age
Jarl Mohn is taking the helm as the organization deals with budget deficits, a recent history of instability at the top, and the changes in the way people listen to radio programs.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Data Analysis Guides Fundraisers Toward Smarter Strategies
Figuring out which donors have the most potential helps staff members get early wins—and makes it more likely they’ll stay on the job, say the institution’s leaders.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
New Leader With Close Ties to Heinz Family Has History of Fearlessness
Grant Oliphant, who worked with Sen. John Heinz before he was killed in a plane accident, is leaving the Pittsburgh Foundation to lead the Heinz Endowments.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Kellogg Foundation Starts New $22-Million Effort to Train Leaders
The fellowship, announced in November, represents the foundation’s return to the leadership field after a 14-year hiatus.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor