Girl Scouts’ Financial and Leadership Woes Threaten 100-Year-Old Group
The charity faces a slip in donations, big losses in its pension plan, and fissures over its leadership and restructuring.
By Suzanne Perry and Holly Hall
Cast Your Vote for the Best Nonprofit Videos
Individuals and charities are competing for a $3,500 award.
By Idit Knaan
Contributor
Number of Registered Tax-Exempt Organizations in 2012
The number of charities and foundations registered with the Internal Revenue Service increased by just 1,761 organizations in 2012.
A New Trend in Design Can Help Charities Do Better Work
“Service design” focuses on eliminating friction and frustration for nonprofits and their staffs.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
Contributor
Boards Are Not Ready for the Next Generation of Trustees
A rising generation of younger donors could bring new money to nonprofits and fresh energy to their boardrooms—if boards can overcome their dysfunction and engage them.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
Nonprofit Programs Help Clients Use Tax Refunds Wisely
One group hopes its debit card, which people can use to receive their tax refunds, will encourage people to open bank accounts.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Calif. Charity Helps People Build Financial Safety Nets
Opportunity Fund uses a matching-gift program to help people with shaky finances put money aside for emergencies.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Little-Known Federal Program Boosts Work of Boston Anti-Poverty Group
The program gives people incentive to get a job, get off welfare, and achieve other goals.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Money Woes Plague Charities Struggling to Meet Demand
Even amid signs of economic recovery, a new survey by the Nonprofit Finance Fund paints a gloomy picture for many organizations.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Contest Seeks Ideas to Prevent Genocide
The U.S. Agency for International Development has put out a call for ideas on how to use technology to “ethnic cleansing” and mass rape.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Charities Can Minimize the Strain on Volunteers Too Close to a Cause
People who have survived gun violence, cancer, or other life-altering experiences require special attention when they try to help charities aiding clients in similar circumstances.
By Michelle Gienow
Contributor
Prizes and Games of Chance Bring an Element of Excitement to Saving
Charities seeking cheaper and more effective ways to help Americans achieve their financial goals find that fun matters.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
New Evaluation Chief Learned Social Activism From Feisty Émigré Women
Jacqueline Hart takes a newly created position at American Jewish World Service: vice president for strategic learning, research, and evaluation.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Kiva Aids Its Millionth Borrower
Kiva, the nonprofit that allows people to lend to entrepreneurs in developing countries, now makes more than $1.5-million in loans each week.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Innovative Nonprofit Programs Help Low-Income People Build Their Savings
Creative new efforts are drawing grant-making support, but now charities are seeking ways to vastly expand the number of Americans they reach.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Fund Gives $20-Million to Education Technology
The Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation has awarded grants for technology that allows parents and teachers to adapt instruction to meet the needs of individual students.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor