Where United Way’s Leader Isn’t the Boss
While Brian A. Gallagher works 70-hour weeks overseeing one of the largest charities in the country, he prides himself ALSO SEE:A New Era for Nation’s United WaysUnited Ways Are Spreading Quickly Around the GlobeGiving to United Ways Drops for a Second Consecutive Year on staying involved with his…
By Brad Wolverton
Contributor
United Ways Are Spreading Quickly Around the Globe
United Way International has come a long way since the dark days of 1992. That year, it nearly succumbed after ALSO SEE:A New Era for Nation’s United WaysWhere United Way’s Leader Isn’t the BossGiving to United Ways Drops for a Second Consecutive Year losing much of its support in the scandal…
By Stephen G. Greene
Contributor
A New Era for Nation’s United Ways
CEO makes changes to keep organization relevantAlexandria, Va. When United Way of America offered Brian A. Gallagher its top job, he felt conflicted. In six years as head ALSO SEE:United Ways Are Spreading Quickly Around the GlobeWhere United Way’s Leader Isn’t the BossGiving to United Ways Drops…
By Brad Wolverton
Contributor
Alliance to Save Energy (Washington): Appointed Leslie Black Cordes, director of corporate and program development, to be vice president for program development. Baptist Health Foundation (Miami): Appointed Stephen J. Parsons, chief development officer, also to be vice president. Centre for the…
Some charities with low fund-raising expenses have been confused by letters they’ve received recently from the IRS noting that fact, says Harvey J. Berger, an adviser to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. “Exempt organizations often receive and properly report contributions,…
By Elizabeth Schwinn
Contributor
Following are summaries of recent reports by the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. This private group reports on whether charities meet standards for fund raising, governance, financial management, and public information. The alliance does not approve or disapprove of charities, and urges potential donors…
Starting a Career in Fund Raising
Service on a fund-raising committee will build your skills, your résumé, and your contacts in the field.
By Rebecca Gardyn
Contributor
The particular position you hold is far less important than the organization you work for.
By Rebecca Gardyn
Contributor
Q. I recently joined the board of a new nonprofit group and we’re trying to get information on what employee benefits to offer our staff of three. Can you suggest any resources that might tell us what other charities offer their workers? Also, do any associations help charities pool their buying…
By Rebecca Gardyn
Contributor
Trouble in Foundationland: Looking Back, Looking Ahead, by Peter Frumkin, describes foundations’ longtime efforts to demonstrate effectiveness and accountability. Mr. Frumkin, an associate professor of public policy at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, in Cambridge, Mass.,…
By Jessica Kronstadt
Contributor
Tips for Managing Nonprofit Assets
All the Way to the Bank: Smart Nonprofit Money Management, Second Edition, by Susan Kenny Stevens, seeks to help organizations oversee their financial resources. Ms. Stevens, executive principal at the LarsonAllen Public Service Group, an organization in Minneapolis that provides training and…
By Jessica Kronstadt
Contributor
The following awards have been presented for work in advocacy, fund raising, nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, and other areas. Environment. The Goldman Environmental Foundation (San Francisco) has presented its 2004 Goldman Environmental Prize to grass-roots environmental activists from six…
Changes to Nonprofit Advocacy Rules Not Expected Before Election Day
Washington After two days of hearings this month, the Federal Election Commission appears unlikely to take any action before Election Day on a proposal that would restrict nonprofit groups’ ability to comment on public-policy issues during an election campaign. The proposal under consideration…
By Harvy Lipman
Contributor
Bits: Web Marketing Association Accepting Entries for Nonprofit WebAwards
The Community Technology Centers’ Network plans to hold its annual conference in Seattle June 11-13. For more information: Go to http://www.ctcnet.org. The Nonprofit Risk Management Center has scheduled an online seminar on how to prevent fraud in nonprofit organizations for June 9 and an online…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Gay and Lesbian Groups Get Technology Help
A Los Angeles foundation is working to improve access to technology among gays and lesbians. The David Bohnett Foundation has announced that it plans to spend more than $350,000 this year to provide new technology equipment to gay and lesbian community centers the foundation has previously…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Gates Foundation Warns of Bogus E-Mails
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, in Seattle, is warning nonprofit groups about e-mail scams that use the foundation’s name -- and the lure of big grants -- to try to swindle charities. The e-mail that prompted the foundation to issue the alert asked the charity that received it to put up money…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor