Some loosely connected thoughts about stakeholder engagement and accuracy of effort.
Study: Crowds or Experts—Who Makes Better Funding Decisions?
This research shows the comparative (with experts) and unique value of crowds in making some funding decisions.
Infographic: Fundraising Strategies that Actually Work
While some encourage each other to dump ice on their heads, successful nonprofits are doing some basic things to reach out to and thank their donors.
Met Opera Strikes Deal with 3rd Major Union, 2014-15 Season Seems Safe
After months of rancor and a threatened labor lockout, New York’s Metropolitan Opera and its labor unions appear headed toward contract settlements.
Lessons from E.F. Schumacher on the “New Economy”
“Statistics never prove anything.” Why is E.F. Schumacher still worthy of our attention?
Violinist in Minnesota Orchestra Plays during Brain Surgery (VIDEO)
In a video released by the Mayo Clinic, we can now watch the most remarkable of patient/doctor collaborations play out.
For-profit Law School Practices Illuminate Higher Ed Business Models
Both for-profit and nonprofit schools show striking similarities to the sub-prime mortgage fiasco that helped bring down U.S. economy.
Another Journalist Presumed Dead: James Foley
This display of violence from ISIL is an act of wanton cruelty that defies imagination. Nonprofit news sources should stand with Foley’s family.
NYC Wants to Make Removal of Phony Clothing Donation Bins Easier
This time, it’s the nation’s biggest city grappling with the challenges presented by the ubiquitous boxes.
Rick “Dr. Evil” Berman, PR Gun for Hire, Targets Nonprofits
Rick Berman’s public relations war against the Humane Society is just one campaign among many. Berman is a well-established PR gun for hire.
Scoreboard: Big-Time Lobbyists 1, The Public 0
Obama entered office with a strong position against the revolving door between lobbyists and the federal government. What happened?
Philanthropic “Fad Diets” are Ultimately Bad for the Sector
Philanthropic obsessions, according to Vu Le, are the sectoral equivalent of fad diets.