How 2012 Finances Look for Nonprofits and Their Clients
More than one-third of charities say the people they serve will face a bleaker financial picture in 2012 than in 2011.
GuideStar’s Top Executive Steps Down in Search of ‘Next Adventure’
Bob Ottenhoff, who led the charity for a decade, says the organization is now financially sustainable and that allows him to seek a successor.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
More Grant Makers Gave Pay Raises in 2011, Says New Survey
An upward tick in the economy has created a rosier picture than in recent years, although the size of recent pay increases is relatively low.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
‘Not Your Grandmother’s Audubon’ Seeks to Woo Young Supporters
By offering innovative Internet games, hip social events, and other events that attract people in their 20’s and 30’s, the National Audubon Society seeks its next generation of supporters.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Audubon Hopes Unifying Chapters Can Make Conservation Last
The 107-year-old organization has made sweeping changes under the leadership of David Yarnold to corral affiliates around the country to focus on conservation and fundraising.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
New App From the Metropolitan Opera
For more than five years, the Metropolitan Opera has broadcast performances in movie theaters. Now the New York opera company is turning its attention to tablets. Met Opera on Demand is a new application for the iPad that gives people access to 44 productions that have been part of the “Live in HD”…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Vesper Society’s New Leader Plans to Tell Fund’s Story to Wider Audiences
Miyoko Oshima, a top official at the Japanes American National Museum, will head the San Francisco operating foundation, which supports efforts to promote social justice.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Switching to Nonprofit Jobs Dampened by Economy
The bad economy has made more people worry they cannot afford the income loss they might sustain if the move into charity work.
By Peter Bolton
Contributor
What’s New in Nonprofit Consulting? Everything.
With more specialties to choose from and greater flexibility, the business of advising nonprofit groups on fundraising has changed for the better, says Henry Goldstein of the Oram Group.
By HENRY GOLDSTEIN
Contributor
More Than 40% of Nonprofits Plan to Add Workers This Year
A new study finds that many charities are bolstering their staffs, and that four in 10 groups hired new workers last year, signs the economic strains of recent years are easing.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
GuideStar’s Leader Plans to Step Down
Bob Ottenhoff, who has headed the repository of nonprofit data for a decade, plans to depart when his successor is named.
By Noelle Barton
Contributor
Nonprofits Expect to Increase Employee Pay in 2012
The findings indicate that many organizations are hoping to reinstate positions and salaries made during the economic downturn.
By Eric Frazier
Contributor
Lung Association Chief Looks for ‘Next Challenge’
After 26 years in the U.S. Navy followed by his work for the major charity, Charles D. Connor is looking for the “next challenge.”
By MAUREEN WEST
Contributor
Employee Feedback Helps Nonprofits Refine Programs
Many groups are finding creative ways to solicit ideas on how programs are going and what workers hear from clients.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Rushworth Kidder, Advocate for FosteringMore Ethical Organizations Worldwide
The former journalist advised managers on how to exercise the moral courage needed to speak up when they saw ethical problems.
By MAUREEN WEST
Contributor