Tools to Schedule and Plan Your Social-Media Outreach
Nonprofit social-media experts offer advice on which programs to use to take the stress out of posting online.
By Grace Maliska
Contributor
‘Game of Thrones’ Actors Featured in International Rescue Committee Ads
The charity is working with cast members of the HBO fantasy show to raise awareness and $1 million for its campaign benefiting refugees and victims of conflict, The New York Times reports.
Wounded Warrior Upheaval Shows Perils of Fighting Charity Watchdogs
Former CEO Steve Nardizzi fought those who criticized his group’s spending on travel and other expenses. Regardless of whether he was right, his brash style may have doomed him, experts say.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Charity Navigator Extends Time to Respond to Watchlist Notice
Nonprofits will get five days’ notice, up from two days, to try to avoid being placed on a list that can present big headaches for charities and their fundraising operations.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Museum’s ‘Pay What You Wish’ Admission Policy Pays Off
Revenue from admissions rose 20 percent and attendance rose 69 percent at the Museum of Photographic Arts in San Diego after guests were invited to decide the value of a visit.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Effort to Shame Mott Foundation Is Well-Timed, Expert Says
An advertisement slamming the grant maker for hypocrisy in its approach to the environment may yet yield results, even though the foundation didn’t immediately respond to criticism of its holdings in U.S. Sugar, says one expert.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Foundations Put Up $150,000 to Highlight Philanthropy’s Successes
Successes of Philanthropy, which is sponsored by foundations, aims to catch the eyes of movers and shakers in the nation’s capital.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Is Virtual Reality Right for Your Group? How to Find Out — and Do It Right
Keep it short, skip the call to action, consider alternatives to video, and other tips.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
U. of Texas Launches Undergraduate Philanthropy Program
Courses on planned giving, major-gift fundraising, annual giving, marketing, and predictive analytics aim to address a national shortage of fundraisers.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
How to Navigate a Leadership Transition
A collection of advice to help nonprofit employees adapt to new leadership roles, or new leaders, whether they are executives, board members, managers, or staff.
What Nonprofits Can Learn From #OscarsSoWhite
Charities face the same problem as Hollywood, but we can all join a push to end bias and promote fair compensation.
By MONISHA KAPILA
Contributor
In an Election Year, the Y Campaigns for Attention
The charity throws a tiny hat in the ring in hopes of diverting some donations to its cause.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Independent Sector CEO Praised as Data Savvy and Collaborative
A one-time Catholic research fellow, Dan Cardinali represents a pivot in leadership for Independent Sector.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Grant Makers Applaud Transparency, but Most Don’t Practice It, Study Says
A shortage of staff time and other resources are cited as barriers to greater openness, according to a new survey of foundation leaders.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
When You Wear Many Hats — Including One for Human Resources
A collection of tools and advice to help you manage human resources at your nonprofit, especially if you don’t have a personnel department or staff members with formal human-resources training.
Ad Campaigns Put the Y and YWCA Head to Head
The charities unintentionally started similar public-awareness drives simultaneously. Experts differ on whether they will give each other a boost or confuse the public.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor