How to Fix 5 Common Board-Meeting Problems
By making the most of members’ time and energy during meetings, you can help trustees better serve your nonprofit.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Fraud Alert: Criminals Test Stolen Credit-Card Numbers on Charity Websites
Poorly protected donation pages are a favorite testing ground for cyber thieves, experts say. Credit-card companies put the burden on nonprofits to recoup the costs.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Synthetic Drug Use Poses New Challenges for Nonprofits
Violent episodes among users raise alarms, but most foundations avoid funding requests aimed at a single substance, preferring comprehensive approaches to drug abuse.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Sen. Grassley Worries Payout Rule for Donor-Advised Funds Would Backfire
In an interview with The Chronicle, the longtime charity critic said he hopes people will do better on their own than with whatever mandate Congress might impose through law.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Charities Would Raise Far More if They Knew Donors’ Motives, Study Finds
Giving could exceed the historic ceiling of 2 percent of gross domestic product if charities understood donors better and focused more on donor-advised funds, employer matches, and workplace giving.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Have Museum — Will Travel: Bringing Artwork to the People
Three museums are installing replicas of iconic paintings around their cities to the surprise and delight of residents.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Beyond the Traditional Junior Board: Ways to Turn Millennials Into Leaders
Young people may be new to nonprofit leadership, but does it make sense to relegate them to the “kids’ table”?
By Rebecca Koenig
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Case Study: Lessons From a Midsize Charity’s Donor-Database Upgrade
How a summer education program in San Francisco worked through a complicated and challenging change with a consultant.
By Rebecca Koenig
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Carter Center ‘Well Prepared’ to Carry On, Former President Says
The organization has an endowment of about $600 million and will continue its work, including the eradication of Guinea worm disease, despite Jimmy Carter’s cancer diagnosis.
By Rebecca Koenig
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New Leader at Habitat for Humanity New York City and a Change at Walton Foundation
Other personnel changes took place at the Washington National Cathedral, several cultural groups, and more
By Rebecca Koenig
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