How to Measure Leadership Skills
A biweekly advice column in which Allison Fine answers your questions about nonprofit careers and leadership.
By Allison Fine
Contributor
Museum’s ‘Pay What You Wish’ Admission Policy Pays Off
Revenue from admissions rose 20 percent and attendance rose 69 percent at the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego after guests were invited to decide the value of a visit.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
How — and Why — to Hire a Diverse Nonprofit Staff
Having employees with varied world views can mean a wider variety of ideas for solving big problems.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Instagram Fame Drives Up Museum’s Attendance Nearly 1000%
The newly renovated Renwick Gallery has seen weekly visits climb from 3,000 to 30,000, thanks to social media, a visually captivating exhibition, and ‘photography encouraged’ signs.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
How to Manage Several Generations at a Nonprofit
A collection of resources to help motivate workers of all ages to respect each other’s differences and collaborate to help your nonprofit succeed.
Honey, I Shrunk the Donor Pool
The National Wildlife Federation has cut back on mail solicitations as it pursues better returns from fewer supporters.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
Turning Down a Big Grant — and Loving the Result
National nonprofit Communities in Schools stepped back from restricted funding and found new strength.
By Debra E. Blum
Contributor
A Tennessee nonprofit slashes its rotation of special events to spend more one-on-one time with donors.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
A Bike-athon Looks at the ‘True Cost’ of Raising Money
Pelotonia takes a hard look at what is really bringing in the money and expands its merchandise line.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
A Tool to Measure the Real Success of a Fundraising Event
How to calculate the true value of your event — after deducting expenses from money raised, and accounting for new donors, major gifts, increased awareness of a cause, and more.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects