Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Parker Beauchamp Finding adequate and affordable insurance for a nonprofit organization can seem like a daunting task. However, having a qualified partner and deep understanding of the unique risks your nonprofit can encounter...
The Benefits of Incubators: Nurturing New Nonprofits and How Mentorship and Guidance Can Lead to Success
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Naomi Eisenberger When it comes to actually creating a nonprofit or managing one newly formed, there are countless resources available. A simple Google search reveals a host of topics at your fingertips which may include...
10 Steps Nonprofits Should Take to Protect Their Data
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Karen Schuler From the 110 million Target customers whose credit and debit cards were compromised in 2013 to the more than 250 million Google and Yahoo! email usernames and passwords exposed by Russian hackers in May, we’re...
YNPN Triangle NC’s Successes: How, Why & What’s Next?
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Katie Todd How did our organization start? A Craig’s List ad. No joke. The founders of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) Triangle NC chapter came together after an online posting, sitting around a bar (of course),...
Making Stewardship Work for You
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Katherine A. Martin In the 2016 Fundraising Effectiveness Survey Report published by the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, data showed that American nonprofits, on average, gained 100 new donors and lost 96 previous donors...
The Strengths and Weaknesses of Nonprofit Employment
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Rena Coughlin It’s no secret that nonprofit organizations face stiff competition for talented, capable employees. Issues of salary, diversity, opportunity and professional development loom large in the effort to attract and keep...
A Toolkit for Equitable Talent Development: Developing systems that attack managerial inequities
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Tera Qualls In part 1 of this article, I described the foundation of an Equitable Talent Development System. In this part we will explore the intricacies of making our surface values of equity, inclusion, diversity, cultural...
A Toolkit for Equitable Talent Development: Setting the foundation and tackling barriers
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Tera Qualls In this two-part article, we will explore how your organization can take your values around equity from your service into systems. A large majority of nonprofit organizations have had value conversations that include...
How to Plan a Successful Nonprofit Partnership with a Private Sector Organization
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Robert Leikind Well-conceived partnerships between nonprofit and private sector for-profit organizations can be mutually beneficial. Ensuring that such collaborations are effective, however, can be challenging and requires time...
How to Find, Keep and Engage the Right Mix of Board Members
Special to the Philanthropy Journal Laurie De Armond In the nonprofit community, several organizations have made waves with unforeseen Board shakeups this year. While organizations and their Boards of Directors can come in many shapes and sizes, it’s clear that an...