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Stretching Family Control Over Charitable Interests
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jeffrey D. Haskell, J.D., LL.M. Many families have either a charitable remainder trust (CRT) or charitable lead trust (CLT), which enables them to donate generously to their favorite charities while providing immediate tax...
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Capacity Building (Part 1): Why It’s Critical for Your Nonprofit’s Success
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. and Jackie Griffin, MBA, M.S., Turnaround Life, Inc. This is the first in a multi-part series from Turnaround Life, Inc. on the issues nonprofits face in building capacity. The success of a...
Empowering Data Governance: How to Get the Most out of Your Data
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Shaun O’Reilly, Vice President of Marketing, MemberSuite Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations that rely on quality data to deliver value to their members and industry. Fifty-three percent of nonprofits say it’s simple...
Lessons Learned: Directing the Future of Giving
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Mike Rizer As employers juggle the demands of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and technology into the “future of work,” there’s a human aspect to business success that cannot be forgotten. More and more, workers look...
Hacking Nonprofit Collaboration
Nine considerations for nonprofits looking to maximize social impact through collaboration.
How to Manage Rapid Growth
When you’re successful, you still need to adapt and change. St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s Kathleen Ruddy shares lessons learned from managing rapid growth.
Self-Care: The Magic Solution to Combating Burnout?
Self-care is not a fad sweeping the nation, but a theory that has the ability to increase the endurance of nonprofit practitioners. It is a valuable and necessary part of the nonprofit sector and has the ability to create organizations that are more determined and more successful in serving the wider world.
Reduced Performance Triggers Turnover for Nonprofit Executives
The nonprofit sector has been critiqued as not holding its executives accountable, even when they are underperforming. But a new study out of NC State University finds nonprofit organizations that have declining expenditures – an indication of reduced operations – are more likely to seek new leadership.
Become More Energy-Savvy to Save Money
Maximizing your energy savings can take time, however, the changes you make today can benefit your bottom line for years to come.
Community Foundations and their Role in Philanthropy
Community foundations lead the way by getting things done. Foundation For The Carolinas’ President and CEO Michael Marsicano explains how.
When Cultivating Positive Relationships, Don’t Forget Your Auditor
Auditing is always a stressful time for nonprofit employees and board members, but if you strive for an open, communicative relationship with your CPA, you just might find a lasting ally dedicated to ensuring your organization’s mission is achieved.
Aligning Philanthropy to Purpose to Achieve Maximum Success
SunTrust Foundation’s President David Fuller offers a few tips and strategies to strengthen and enhance your foundation’s ability to give.
Support for Leadership Development in the Nonprofit Sector
Supporting and investing in leadership development in the nonprofit sector can provide employees with essential tools and soft skills for potential succession into leadership.
Five Must-Follow Blogs for the Nonprofit Professional
Functioning as a space for current news, inspiration and world-views, blogs have become a staple stop when searching for content. FleishmanHillard’s Robin Shroyer offers five “must-follow” sites to put on your radar.