Organizations often struggle with how to manage all of their social media efforts in a timely manner. Here are some tips from influential leaders in the nonprofit sector.
Continuing Budget Resolution Sidesteps Saving Social Safety Net
The continuing resolution to keep government operating at last year’s levels did not undo the $85 billion in sequestration cuts scheduled to hit defense and domestic programs this year.
‘Tis the Season: Checking a Charity’s Tax-Exempt Status
Recent coverage of taxpayer charitable deductions directs people to the IRS website, but IRS website data may confuse some donors. Here are a few points to remember for deduction itemizers.
Sequestration Budget Planning: A Grim Picture for Those in Need
Federal lawmakers seem to have a “we’ll survive it” mentality on sequestration, but tell that to a poor Missouri family that will lose their utilities or a place in Head Start to send their kids.
Global Pulse Director: “Big Data” Is a Public Good
Robert Kirkpatrick, director of the Global Pulse initiative, argues it’s time for corporations to donate “big data.”
Little Nonprofit, Big Difference: Founder Honored for Service
Sometimes small articles make you realize that citizens can do big things. So it is with this report about the Lorton Community Action Center and one of its founders, Christine Herbstreith.
Looking for Revenue? What about Your Own Real Estate?
A New York City nonprofit has found a creative way to reduce the amount of office space it needs, enabling it to rent vacant space to other charities while retaining the office for the future.
The Grantmaking Formula for the New Normal
As “the new normal” challenges nonprofits, grantmakers should focus their funding on general operating support, technical assistance, and advocacy.
Charitable Deduction Amendment a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) have submitted a budget amendment that they say would protect the charitable deduction. In reality, the amendment does something quite different.
Nonprofit Network Growing to Meet Oft-Overlooked Need: Diapers
A family’s lack of diapers can come with steep consequences. The Diaper Bank of North Carolina launches to help meet this “basic human need all children deserve.”
Challenging Structural Racism in New York City Schools
The Community Service Society of New York and other nonprofits have filed a lawsuit challenging disparate results for children of color in New York City public schools.
Personifying the Nonprofit Life Cycle
There are many rubrics available for nonprofit leaders to better understand where their organization is in its cycle of development and what is required to move to the next level.