Starting an International Charity
You could set up a charity in the United States that would raise funds in the states, but operate abroad.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Q. Is there is a way to learn Raiser’s Edge online? I want to enhance my prospects for a first job. A. Since Raiser’s Edge is a specialty fund-raising software -- and its price tag starts at $5,000 -- most online software-training providers do not offer courses on it, and it’s not something that…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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“Overqualified” is a common euphemism that’s often used to cover up age discrimination.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Q. Could you provide me with sources for researching nonprofit groups that include bonuses in their fund raisers’ compensation? A. Bonuses, or performance incentives, are controversial in fund raising, but they are becoming more and more common, since the demand for experienced fund raisers…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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If you want to figure out how much money your charity is spending on programs generally, you need to look at how much you’re spending directly on program costs.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Developing Professional Relationships
Immediately start to develop a positive professional relationship with your whole staff, and pay special attention to the passed-over-for-promotion employee.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Nonprofit Managers and Recruiters Offer Tips for Interviewing Job Candidates
The interview is the best chance to predict a candidate’s potential future performance, but the interviewer must proceed cautiously, taking care not to step over legal boundaries or invade the applicant’s privacy unnecessarily.
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Q. I am looking into Dress for Success, a nonprofit organization that supplies suits and training to women who are transitioning from welfare into the work force. Dress for Success is established in more than 70 cities and offers support and expertise to founders of new affiliates. This is very…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Q. I want to get more meaning from my work and use the skills I have developed in the for-profit world over the last 13 years to make a difference. What is the best way to go from the for-profit world to the nonprofit one? And what is the best way to find a listing of nonprofit organizations in my…
By Alison Stein Wellner
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Tips on Starting a Nonprofit Organization
Q.I am interested in starting a nonprofit organization. It is a Christian camp designed for high school students. I would like some information on how I would get started. A. Your first stop should be the Foundation Center’s Web site, which includes a host of books and Internet resources to guide…
By HEATHER JOSLYN
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