Female Nonprofit Activists Learn to Influence Legislation Firsthand
The Women’s Policy Institute, in California, has trained more than 300 fellows and now is expanding its work from the statehouse to include local governments.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
For Fundraisers, an MBA Offers Benefits but No Career Guarantees
Employers say they are often more concerned with direct fundraising skills, like the ability to build ties with big donors.
By nicole lewis
Contributor
Training for Latino Leaders Makes Culture Part of CEO Development
The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders is expanding its work to prepare promising mid-career professionals to become leaders.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
Veteran Fundraisers With Real-World Expertise Offer Low-Cost, Short Courses That Win Kudos
A Denver program got started after a local foundation got frustrated with weak grant applications and a lack of professionalism.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Nonprofits Sought for Google Glass Projects
Five U.S. nonprofits will each get a device as well as a trip to Google’s office for training, a $25,000 grant, and assistance from the company’s developers.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Dearth of Women in Top Nonprofit Jobs Means Weaker Charities and Fewer Gifts, Survey Finds
More than half of 650 women in a Chronicle survey aspire to be CEOs but believe that men with equal qualifications are more likely to get those posts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Lack of Women in Top Roles Hinders Nonprofits, Female Nonprofit Workers Say
Nonprofits too often miss out on donations and hurt their ability to carry out their missions by not putting women in leadership jobs and on boards, say a big share of 650 female nonprofit workers polled this month.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Through pro bono events, charities get can design help and gain an understanding of what works in design, all without breaking the bank.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
Contributor
How to Use Tumblr to Get Your Nonprofit Noticed by Potential Donors
Watch the recording of a live video tutorial on how nonprofits are using Tumblr: for fundraising, for blogs, as a website, and more.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Offers ‘Embedded Reporter’ Fellowship
The reporter will write feature articles for the group’s website and create lists and quizzes in hopes of drawing news-media attention.
By Cassie J. Moore
Contributor
YMCA Sheds ‘Gym’ Image to Focus More on Youths and Health
The nonprofit’s experience shows how both rewarding and tough it can be to remake a large and traditional nonprofit organization.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Nonprofit Seeks a Niche, and Revenue, in Helping Americans Prevent Diabetes
In the organization’s work to reduce the rise of the disease, it hopes to be seen as a health-care provider—and a beneficiary of the Affordable Care Act.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Charity Recognized for Social-Media Work
The Nature Conservancy won the “Best Charity” title at the Shorty Awards, which honor outstanding efforts on Twitter and other social networks.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
Fundraisers’ Pay Can Vary Widely at Nonprofits That Serve Different Causes
Hospitals and universities with big budgets tend to pay top fundraisers more than those in the arts, social services, and elsewhere.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Athletic Coach’s Pay vs. Top Fundraiser’s Pay: University of Nebraska’s Approach
Head football coach Bo Pelini made $50,396 for every million dollars in revenue the program generated, while the top fundraiser made $1,285 for each million dollars raised.
3 Causes the Y Hopes Will Attract New Members and New Money
The Y is focusing on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development to appeal to supporters.