‘Giving Days’ Garner Large Sums While Attracting New Donors
Regional and citywide online events are helping charities attract gifts at a time when they face government and corporate cuts in aid.
By MAUREEN WEST
Contributor
Tips for Creating a ‘Give Back’ Day—and Sharing in the Donations
Charities that want to organize a local or regional online “giving day” - or participate in one, and share in the money raised - should consider this advice from organizers of previous events.
By MAUREEN WEST
Contributor
Understanding How Money Works in Different Cultures
Many of the inequities that philanthropy seeks to eliminate are rooted in cultural bias—and many of the opportunities for change are rooted in cultural awareness.
By Dione Alexander
Contributor
There’s No Penalty for Having Reserves
Nonprofits need to get past the fear that having money in the bank will lead to public backlash.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
How Nonprofits Build Operating Reserves
The most reliable way to build reserves is by operating at a modest surplus consistently over time.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
What Operating Reserves Are and Why They Matter
Reserves are vital to an organization’s financial health, but boards have a hard time understanding them.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
Four Things Boards Should Understand About Operating Reserves
With government support uncertain, nonprofit boards need to put a greater emphasis on setting money aside.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
How Grant Makers Can Help Nonprofits Deal With Cash Crunches
The tight credit market has made it tough for charities to get the cash they need to keep running, so grant makers may want to step in to provide “flexible” capital.
By Norah McVeigh
Contributor
If Coaches Are Good for Executive Directors (and Basketball Teams), Why Not for Board Chairs?
Board chairs would be well served to have coaches help them become more effective.
By RICK MOYERS
Contributor
When nonprofits put off efforts to maintain their facilities, information-technology, or other crucial operation systems, the people they serve are often the ones who suffer the most harm.
By Dione Alexander
Contributor