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The Rise of Giving: American Philanthropy in WWI
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jennifer Zoebelein, Ph.D. World War I was a devastating conflict that impacted both military forces and millions of civilians across the globe. Those communities caught in the war’s path suffered physical destruction...
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Experienced a Dip in Last Year’s Giving? How Nonprofits Can Mitigate the Impact of Tax Reform
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Marc Berger For many nonprofits, the first few months of the year begins with several core activities—including annual budget and program planning and the tabulation of last year’s total giving. This can be an equally exciting...
Moving Beyond Startup
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Chris Church and Luis Villa As a land-grant university, NC State is committed to providing students hands-on, highly-engaged learning opportunities AND to providing research that is of direct, practical use to the fields we work...
Board Governance
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Donella Wilson For nonprofits, an engaged board is crucial for effective governance, fundraising and mission alignment. Despite its importance, this year’s Green Hasson Janks Nonprofit Survey and Whitepaper, which annually...
I’m not ignoring you. I’m live tweeting.
Effective live tweeting requires concentration and mad writing skills. Molly Rivera offers tips for a successful live tweeting experience.
The Benefits of Incubators: Nurturing New Nonprofits and How Mentorship and Guidance Can Lead to Success
Nonprofit incubators can be a vital tool for new nonprofits looking for a small scale personal connection in getting off the ground. The Good People Fund, a nonprofit incubator, proves that mentorship can be helpful in the success of new nonprofit leaders.
Turning a Public Good Into a Publicly Accessible Good: A Case Study in Knowledge Sharing
By understanding their knowledge, experience, and data as a public good, organizations can create a legacy of open access so that the sector as a whole – and those we serve – can benefit.
10 Steps Nonprofits Should Take to Protect Their Data
Nonprofits are not immune to cybersecurity attacks. Organizations should proactively review and implement comprehensive cybersecurity programs today to avoid worries in the future.
Leveraging Market-Based Approaches
Profit-making enterprises can help nonprofits generate revenue that covers program costs and keep focused on their mission.
Blending isn’t just a Kitchen Activity now
The donor and their goals will establish the level of complexity of a Blended Gift Strategy. By determining a donor’s charitable intent, it can be relatively simple to analyze the options and generate the most effective blended gift path.
YNPN Triangle NC’s Successes: How, Why & What’s Next?
The Triangle Chapter of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network has experienced rapid growth and success in it’s short history. Chair Katie Todd reflects on what has made this chapter so successful.
Making Stewardship Work for You
Developing and implementing a stewardship plan helps maintain relationships and engagement with existing donors, and it involves more than a simple “thank you.”
The Strengths and Weaknesses of Nonprofit Employment
Data shows that nonprofits should be competing for the best and brightest in the field by offering competitive compensation, diversity, and equality in the workplace.
Tell Your Story: 4 Tips to Build Your Nonprofit Brand
Storytelling is what can adjoin your nonprofit or association’s community, sponsors/funders, beneficiaries, and employees and volunteers with your cause and vision.