Komen Needs a Strong Board That Can Stand Up to Its Founder
The group’s trustees may be too closely associated with Nancy Brinker to overrule her in the event that her wishes conflict with what is best for the organization.
By RICK MOYERS
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Planning for Growth on Sound Financial Footing
When nonprofits expand, costs grow faster than revenue, Here’s how one group planned ahead to avoid surprises.
By Emily Triggs
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The Value of Conveying Complex Ideas in Simple Terms
Forcing yourself to speak and write simply and concisely eliminates a lot of fuzzy thinking and ensures that you really understand what you’re communicating.
By Mark Haas
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Focus on Finances and Feedback: Lessons From a Social-Venture Boot Camp
A meeting that puts together people from the world of finance, philanthropy and social enterprise shed light on what matters most to a successful start-up.
By Scott Henderson
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Goodwill’s Home Page: Missing a Chance to Win Supporters
The nonprofit doesn’t explain its mission clearly or entice people to visit again and again.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
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Michael J. Fox Charity’s Home Page: Patience Required
Because so many people know about the actor’s fight against Parkinson’s Disease, the page’s marketing speak and other flaws are less problematic than they would be for other nonprofits.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
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Simplicity in Home-Page Design: One.org
The antipoverty group helps viewers see what matters most about the organization’s work, not just focusing on the newest campaign.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
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Kiva’s Succinct Mission Statement: Does It Work on the Home Page?
Not everyone may understand that the power of Kiva involves linking donors with struggling entrepreneurs who need small loans.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
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The Secrets Behind Successful Nonprofit Home Pages
Within a few seconds, visitors to your site should understand what you do and what actions you want them to take.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
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How to Make Sure Your Logo Tells Your Story
Too often, nonprofits attempt to do too much with a logo, or they use generic, ubiquitous, and clichéd visual motifs that ignore what makes a group special, writes Matthew Scharpnick in Redesigning Good, a new Chronicle blog.
By MATTHEW SCHARPNICK
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