By Amanda Stewart and Matt Shipman Research from North Carolina State University and American University finds that so-called “capacity grants” lead to long-term financial growth for nonprofit organizations – regardless of what the grants are for. However, there is no...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Kelly M. Hannum and Ruth Frances Aston This two-part article explores Collective Impact and the criticism around it. Since being introduced in a 2011 Stanford Social Innovation Review article, Collective Impact has gained...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Marcella Vitulli Like self-driving cars this year, 2017 will see a host of new tech innovations coming to the mainstream and changing the landscape of what’s possible, and for nonprofits, this will come in the wide-spread use of...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Heather Yandow How does your nonprofit stack up against other organizations? What does the average organization’s donor base look like? Or what can you expect to raise from monthly giving? The Individual Donor Benchmark...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Libby Richards and Meg Buckingham Imagine that you were in the market to purchase a new home. You found the perfect one, the one that checks all your boxes, and you applied for a loan. The bank approves the loan,...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Lynda Gonzales-Chavez, Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity Officer, YMCA of the USA Nationwide, communities of all sizes are rapidly changing. Neighborhoods are more diverse, societal perspectives and attitudes –...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Tom Davidson The value proposition: Take away the makeup, the fancy lighting, and the well-crafted logo. All things being equal, have you ever wondered what makes one organization appear to be more attractive, while similar ones...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Laura Kalick The Tax Exempt and Government Entities division of the IRS just issued its FY 2017 Work Plan, which outlines tax and audit initiatives for the fiscal year ahead. As nonprofits structure their financial planning for...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Sandi Matthews When the YWCA of the Triangle closed in 2012, nobody saw it coming. Staff was terminated with just one day’s notice. A representative from United Way and several other funders said they were not aware the 110-year...
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...
