Nonprofit Leadership Programs: a Sampling
American Express NGen Fellows Program Sponsors: American Express Foundation and Independent Sector Who’s eligible: Emerging nonprofit leaders under 40 who work at organizations that are members of Independent Sector. Cost to participants: Fellows must arrange their own travel and lodging for the…
Group Weaves Jewish Themes Into Training for Social-Justice Leaders
The Selah Leadership Program focuses not just on building skills but also creating strong professional networks.
By nicole lewis
Contributor
New Programs Teach Collaboration, Not Finance and Fundraising
A new wave of training programs focus on helping nonprofit executives like Jakada Imani of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights solve problems they encounter every day.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
How to Pick a Leadership Program: Tips From Experts
Programs that train nonprofit executives often focus on specific skills, so it’s important to figure out what you need most.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Bank of America Offers Support for Both Leaders and Charities
The financial institution has spent more than $165-million to train people to run nonprofits over the past nine years.
By BRENNEN JENSEN
Contributor
New Google Giving App Promotes Small Gifts
The technology giant highlights one charity a day and encourages people to give it $1.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Charity’s Exaggerated Revenue Could Affect Other Groups
Relief nonprofit says it overstated its revenue by 1,400 percent, raising questions about groups that say they received its donated goods.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Big Relief Charity Says It Overstated Its Revenue by 1,400%
World Help reported revenue of $239-million to the IRS in 2011. Now it says it received just $17-million that year.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
New Grass-Roots Group Puts Pressure on Girl Scouts
A group of Girl Scout employees, volunteers, and alumnae are voicing concern about membership declines and other financial troubles at the organization.
By Holly Hall
Contributor
Video Games Gauge Young Patients’ Pain
The games elicit specific movements, which are measured using infrared technology.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Hunger-Relief Group Aims to Cut Fundraising Costs and Raise More Money
The charity is putting its mission of alleviating hunger front and center instead of relying on the personal charisma of its founder as it did for decades.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
A New CEO Builds Feed the Children’s Post-Scandal Future
Kevin Hagan is trying to ensure the charity does a better job of fighting hunger and is working to reduce spending on fundraising, but critics say he has not done enough to clean house after decades of management controversies.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Feed the Children: Key Management Challenges in Its History
A chronology of the accusations, lawsuits, and top staff changes over the past 15 years.
Landing a Fundraising Job: 6 Tips From Recruiters
Tell the truth about your background and show the breadth of your interests, advise recruiters.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
Contributor
A Veteran College Administrator Leaves Retirement to Run an Education Fund
Judith Shapiro, a retired leader of Barnard, is taking over as head of the Teagle Foundation.
By Caroline Bermudez
Contributor
Charities Seek Charisma and Specific Results When Choosing Fundraisers
Candidates may spend two days or more interviewing, in part because nonprofits are looking for people whose personalities fit with donors and colleagues.
By Holly Hall
Contributor