A Leader Aims to Spur Giving to Catholic Causes
Alexia Kelley, the new head of Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Activities, worked in the Obama White House on efforts to get religious groups more involved in social projects
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Independent Sector’s New Policy Wonk Juggles International Charity Work
Geoffrey Plague, who oversees public-policy work at Independent Sector, founded Building and Books, a group that builds community libraries in Africa.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Ambitious Fundraising Looms for First Leadership Center Director
Gregory Werkheiser, the first director of the National Center for Service and Innovative Leadership, headed a social-entrepreneurship program at George Mason University.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
A Veteran Journalist Takes Over the Pew Research Center
Alan Murray left a top job at The Wall Street Journal to head the polling-and-analysis organization.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Nonprofit Technology Leader Steps Down
After 10 years at the Nonprofit Technology Network—the past five leading the group, commonly known as NTEN—Holly Ross has stepped down as executive director.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
5 Nonprofit Innovators to Watch in 2013
Nonprofit players will lend their voices and their creative minds to transforming education and tackling some of society’s toughest problems.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
5 Things That Will Change the Way Nonprofits Work in 2013
Charities will have to stay nimble to keep up with the changing face of giving, the growing predominance of the mobile Web, and a more diverse population.
How Small Nonprofits Can Improve Their Fiscal Health
What small charities lack in size, they make up for in impact—yet they often struggle financially. Here’s how they can get to firmer ground and how foundations can help.
By Angela Francis
Contributor
5 From the Nonprofit World Who Will Influence Public Policy in 2013
Powerful leaders from all corners—including the Tea Party, the environmental world, and an immigrants-rights group—will leave their imprint this year.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
5 Things That an Eventful Year Taught Charities
Charities learned how to handle scandals — and how not to — and found out that some things that always seemed safe, like the charitable deduction, are up for debate.
By Suzanne Perry, Caroline Preston and Holly Hall
5 Nonprofit Low Points in 2012
Scandals, political gridlock, and the end of an icon marked a year with more than its share of turmoil.
By Caroline Preston and Suzanne Perry
5 Nonprofit High Points in 2012
Growing transparency, philanthropic studies, and big gifts were among the highlights of the past year.
By Caroline Preston and Suzanne Perry
Multigenerational Communities Sprout to Aid Vulnerable People
Nonprofit efforts to build housing communities for older people and foster children are now being used as a model to help wounded veterans, developmentally disabled people, and others.
By Jennifer C. Berkshire
Contributor
Number of Volunteers Reaches Highest Level Since 2005
The 64.3 million Americans who gave time last year is a healthy sign for participation, but people are offering slightly less time than they did in 2010.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Nonprofits can take advantage of new free, Web-friendly fonts to make sure their online communications match the image they want to convey.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
Contributor
Database Indexes Nonprofit Research
The merger of two online resources has created a new database of more than 11,000 reports, case studies, and other documents on more than 40 causes.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor