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...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Laura Ferry Like any relationship, a corporate/nonprofit partnership needs to begin with a solid foundation of common shared goals or interests to succeed. Without them, even the most promising relationship will stagnate....
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...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal Janet L. Falk According to a political consultant acquaintance, there are three types of people: Those that are with you and will always be loyal; Those that are agin’ you and will never pay attention; Those that are in the middle,...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Katie Todd When we feel outrage, inspiration, or loss, we may feel compelled to take action, to find a way to rectify a wrong, or to elevate an issue to a broader audience. In today’s world, this can often take the form of...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Chris Dann Blackbaud’s study of political and charitable giving in the 2012 presidential campaign year answered a longstanding question and suggested a new opportunity for the charitable sector: How does presidential...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jeff Patrick The professional fundraiser’s practical guide to the next generation of direct response giving Nonprofit fundraisers are continuing to encounter a shift in consumer engagement combined with increased complexity of...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Patti Gillenwater All funders are anxious to know that they are making the right investments when they make a contribution to a nonprofit. Chuck ReCorr, a philanthropist in Raleigh, NC, hit on a unique idea that he thought would...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Thomas Phelps IV How does a global charity coordinate with thousands of partners, public and private, to distribute over $100 million in donations that is used to provide livestock and crop-based agriculture to millions of small...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Andrew Reeher The life of a gift officer is full of uncertainties. Opportunities for meetings and proposals emerge and vanish very quickly. The prospect pool itself is quite dynamic, with financial developments occurring rapidly,...
