Your “brand” exists in the intersection between you and your constituents. In the context of that increasingly active space, what does brand management mean?
Some Important Thoughts about 21st Century Nonprofit Brand Management
Work for Beer Money – An Effort Aimed At Serving the Homeless
Advancing off of “wet” shelters, a European community looks to add a workforce component to a controversial shelter model.
They (Not We) Shall Overcome: Private Largesse and Public Education
In a response to a recent cover story for Philanthropy magazine, Joanne Barkan points out that when those with the largest stake in public education— students, educators, and parents—start to question the largesse of philanthro-ed-reformers, they are treated as just another obstacle.
A Number of Reports Indicate Sharp Decline in CFC Numbers
The take from the annual Combined Federal Campaign has been in decline for some time. Now, a number of reports from around the country suggest that the sequester and work furloughs amongst federal workers may have worsened its trajectory.
Florida Ready to Adopt Sweeping Nonprofit Fundraising Reforms
This complete rewrite of Florida’s charity laws comes as a result of a scandal over excessive fundraising costs and deceptive charities.
Dow Poured $2M into Michigan Anti-Union Campaign
Is anyone surprised that Michigan’s vote against protecting unions’ collective bargaining rights got big money support from big corporations? The biggest donor may have been Dow Inc.
IRS Calls on Nonprofit Hospitals to Restrain Collection Practices
Under pressure to minimize bad debt, some nonprofit hospitals have resorted to “extraordinary” collection tactics. The IRS has issued guidance limiting how far a nonprofit hospital can go to collect a debt.
Buffer Zones at Abortion Clinics: The Transcript of Arguments
A case before the Supreme Court will test the constitutionality of a 35 foot “buffer zone” around Massachusetts abortion clinics as a freedom of speech issue but it could have more far reaching effects. Reach a transcript of oral arguments here.
UN Leader Holds Twitter Chat as Prelude to Davos Meeting
If global leaders can have discussions on Twitter, it is time for your board to try a Twitter chat.
Food Bank Safety Net in Iowa Deprived of State Gov’t Support
Nonprofit food banks in Iowa are going to have to go without state support in 2014 as they try to meet the needs of the 12.6 percent of Iowans classified as “food insecure.”
Colorado OKs Use of Public Assistance EBT Cards in Pot Shop ATMs
In Colorado, you can’t use public assistance EBT cards at ATMs in casinos, liquor stores, and gun shops, but the State Senate just approved the use of cards at ATMs in marijuana stores.
Resources You Just Must—MUST—Check Out!
Simone starts off the new year by sharing some of her favorite books, infographics, and online posts.