A Gold Mine of Data About Smart Ways to Help Nonprofits
A new Packard Foundation study offers insights about how consultants can help strengthen an organization’s management.
By CLAIRE PEI
Contributor
Learning About Finance: Advice for Nonprofit Leaders
Lack of understanding of financial issues is a key reason for leadership burnout, but some executives have found ways to arm themselves with knowledge.
By Dione Alexander
Contributor
How the Downturn Changes Strategy Work
Financial literacy and rigor are now job requirements for nonprofit executives and strategy consultants, especially during today’s tough economic times.
By JEANNE BELL
Contributor
As the number of consultants who work with nonprofits continues to grow, so, too, does the need for information that helps consultants better serve their clients. In this new Chronicle blog, consultants share their tips.
By PENELOPE CAGNEY
Contributor
Volunteerism Holds Steady in America, Study Finds
More than one in four Americans volunteered last year, with the biggest share donating time to religious causes.
By Lisa Chiu
Contributor
A Twist on the Usual Hard-Hat Picture
The Houston Ballet took its dancers to the construction site of its new home, producing a visual mix of beams, tutus, and toe shoes.
By sue.lalumia
Contributor
Why Financial Reserves Are No Longer Optional
As nonprofits create reserves, they must be careful to define when the money will be tapped.
By Kristin Giantris
Contributor
How Great Photos Can Tell a Charity’s Story
In a new blog, The Chronicle’s art director offers advice on the best ways for nonprofits to gain attention with their photographs.
By sue.lalumia
Contributor
A Tour of America’s Thrift Stores Puts the Spotlight on Giving
Goodwill is sponsoring a photojournalist’s cross-country tour to highlight the role of thrift stores in helping communities and saving the environment. Plus watch a video taken along the tour.
By Raymund Flandez
Contributor
Kiva Program Highlights Detroit Small Businesses
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is providing $250,000 to match the money that Kiva donors lend to small businesses in the Motor City.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Chief Operating Officer of Charity: Water Joins Consulting Company
Rod Arnold will become a senior vice president at Media Ventures Group.
By Derek Lieu
Contributor
Charities and Foundations Differ on Board Pay, Studies Find
Very few charities or community funds pay their trustees.
By Lisa Chiu
Contributor
Most of America’s 50 Richest Funds Pay Their Board Members
Paul Steiger, one of 14 trustees at the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, was compensated $28,800. See how much money the nation’s largest foundations pay their board members.
By Lisa Chiu
Contributor
Council on Foundations Begins Search for a New Chief to Serve Diverse Members
As Steve Gunderson steps down, the Council on Foundations faces a challenge in finding a chief executive who can serve a diverse range of grant makers.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor