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Board Diversity as a Social Change Agent – Part 2: How to Open the Door
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jeb Banner, Boardable CEO This is the first in a two-part series from Jeb Banner about board diversity. You can read the first installation here. We’ve already established the reasons that board diversity is the...
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Harnessing the Power of Muslim Philanthropy
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Muhi Khwaja Muslims in America There are roughly 3.5 million Muslims in the United States and, as we celebrate and observe the tradition of Hajj this week ending in Eid ul Adha (August 11th this year), it’s important to recognize...
How to Resolve Your Nonprofit’s Next Wicked Problem
Special to the Philanthropy Journal by Dr. Pam Davis Nonprofits tackle wicked problems. In the fields of social planning and software design the designation of “wicked problem” does not refer things like the horrors of human trafficking, but refers to problems that...
The Recipe for an Exceptional Board Member
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jeb Banner, CEO Boardable Many executive directors daydream about discovering the perfect board member. Perhaps the daydream was born of frustration regarding a current board member, and the director suddenly found himself or...
Nonprofit Pay in a Competitive Market: Wage Penalty or Premium?
Do nonprofit organizations overpay or underpay their employees? Christian King of the University of Central Florida and Gregory B. Lewis of Georgia State University share their research findings.
Youth Service to Boost Your Mission for Years to Come
Youth volunteers are not just a resource now; they’re literally the future of our missions, and arguably one of the most long-term and cyclical factors impacting the effectiveness of our causes. We need to implement inclusive ways to engage youth of all ages in service.
Are News Releases a Thing of the Past?
Properly executed news releases have the ability over time to create a long-lasting, good impression on the media and to position you as a trustworthy and expert source for your cause. When strategically used as a part of a larger marketing effort, news releases may be the most important tool in your toolbox.
Philanthropic Foundations React Dynamically But Intentionally to External Pressures
As foundations change and evolve, nonprofits must also adapt to the dynamic landscape of foundation operations, particularly in three key areas.
What Nonprofits Need to Know about Blockchain: Humanitarian Use Cases
By avoiding the hype surrounding new technologies, and taking a methodical approach as outlined in the steps above, non-profit organizations can truly leverage technology, such as blockchain, without wasting resources.
Developing a Great Nonprofit Board
A committed board, with members who bring time, talent, treasure, connections and passion for the cause, can lead your nonprofit to heights you never imagined.
The Old Annual Report in the New Digital Age
Now is the time to think about making this year’s annual report one that engages your supporters with information delivered in a format that they will remember and share.
Are All Impacts Created Equal?
A valuation approach to impacts can result in reduced cost for planning, more efficient investing, and assistance with planning for future investments for funders.
The new Facebook algorithm: Why the change is so good for nonprofits
Don’t let these changes frustrate you or create cause for alarm. Instead, embrace that you have an organization built upon the passion of its employees, supporters, and recipients.
The Three Plus Three Approach: Six Fundamentals for Building a Mid-Level Strategy Your Donors (and Colleagues) Will Love
The process of launching a highly personalized mid-level program is not only worth the effort to drive more revenue and stronger donor relationships, it will likely teach your organization something about your donors you didn’t know before and can even create stronger internal collaboration across departments.