Questions to Ask When Hiring Fundraisers
Veteran fundraisers offer tips on how to handle interviews with prospective gift officers.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Tips for Leading Your Team Through Stressful Times
Experts advise facing sources of stress head on and communicating frequently with colleagues about how you plan to address them.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
5 Tips for Nonprofit Leaders to Avoid ‘Mission Creep’
When financial pressure or personal concern makes new causes tempting, remember where your nonprofit’s strengths lie.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Indiana U. Offers Master’s Degree in Philanthropy Program Online
Students will have the option of completing their studies entirely online or taking a combination of web-based and on-campus courses.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Advice for Aspiring Major-Gifts Fundraisers
If you want to become a major-gifts officer, seek out skilled mentors and ask for chances to interact with big donors, experts say.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
How Four Charities Raised Money by Collaborating, Not Competing
A quartet of New York nonprofits working on racial, gender, and economic justice created a joint fundraising campaign that celebrated the strength of those they serve.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Baltimore Foundation Turns to Local Consultants to Reach the People It Serves
The Annie E. Casey Foundation has gathered a group of eight young black men and women to produce a report on youth unemployment in the city.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Management Lessons From a Veteran Nonprofit Leader
Diana Aviv, CEO of Feeding America, answers questions about hiring, managing, and moving to a large nonprofit.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Google Alumna Helps Hillel Raise Millions to Build Staff
The Jewish campus nonprofit is plowing grants and donations into better recruitment, higher salaries, and more opportunities for employee education.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Women CEOs’ Pay at Small Foundations Lags Men’s, Survey Shows
Women at small foundations earn about 85 percent of the average salary of men in similar positions, according to a survey released today by Exponent Philanthropy.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Nonprofit That Trained Caseworkers to Coach Clients Sees Less Employee Burnout
Professional coaching gave caseworkers new tools to help social-service clients and offered a bonus — less stress for the caseworkers.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Nonprofits Reportedly Pull Raises Amid Overtime Uncertainty
Also, Joe Biden accidentally confirms post-vice presidency philanthropic plans and a conservative columnist chides charities and foundations for their response to Donald Trump’s ascendance.
2017 Resolutions for the Nonprofit World
See what goals and resolutions nonprofit professionals have planned for the new year — and share yours at #philresolutions.
Daily News Roundup: Recovery Has Not Boosted Giving, Study Finds
Also, tips for social-service nonprofits on retaining employees, and Britain sees a surge in allegations of links between charities and terrorism.
Editors’ Picks: The Year’s Best Career Resources
Revisit our top advice of 2016 for job-seeking, starting off in a new place, or growing in your current role.
Despite Layoffs, Nonprofit Associations Tout Strengths
The Council on Foundations and Independent Sector say they will continue to work to protect the charitable deduction and court the Trump administration.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor