In an event to benefit New Orleans nonprofits , chef John Folse will attempt to make the world's largest mac and cheese dish.
Nonprofit Newswire | Whistleblower Case Costs Nonprofit Hospital $2.2 Million Settlement
The U.S. Justice Department dropped a lawsuit on Monday after a nonprofit hospital owned by the city of El Centro, Calif., agreed to pay $2.2 million plus interest to settle allegations of Medicare fraud.
Nonprofit Newswire | Colleges and City Finding Common Ground on PILOTs
The City of Worcester, Mass., is apparently improving in its attempt to get local nonprofit colleges and universities to make “voluntary” tax payments to the municipal government.
Nonprofit Newswire | Ethics Complaint Charged Against Christine O’Donnell
Today’s announcement of CREW’s complaint that Delaware Republican senatorial candidate Christine O’Donnell misused campaign funds received the predictable Republican slams.
What Do Donors Want?
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Some advocates or “thought leaders” appear to believe that if they repeat often enough that donors are overwhelmingly interested in metrics and outcomes, that it will eventually be true. This classic article, published by NPQ in 2010, took a uniquely clear eyed look at the research and found a much more nuanced reality. It was our most read article in 2010 but we wished more people had paid attention to it then and urge everyone to take another look now.
Dr. Conflict | Fall 2010
Followers not following and millennials not respecting boomers—what is the world coming to? Dr. Conflict tells us.
Talking About Taxes
As we march toward the fiscal cliff, everyone knows that tax reform is on the table in negotiations between President Obama, the Democratic Senate, and the Republican House of Representatives. For a perspective on the importance of the content of taxes for nonprofits, we are pleased to again present this important perspective by Kim Klein of Klein & Roth Consulting that should make nonprofits consider their stake in the tax reform debate. What are they willing to push for and to give up—if anything—in the context of responding to sequestration and dealing with the nation’s budget deficit?
Great Expectations: How Executive Directors Can Create Powerful Fundraising Partnerships
For a newly hired development director, the difference between success and failure is clear expectations.
What Gives?
How does Giving USA derive its numbers? This article answers some frequently asked questions.
Are You the Rodney Dangerfield of Your Nonprofit Board?
FROM THE ARCHIVE: Are you the nonprofit board member that “just don’t get no respect?” In this classic column, Dr. Conflict provides guidance on managing a mess of roles in an all-volunteer organization.
Social Influences in Giving
Based on a series of experiments in public-radio fundraising, this article reveals how the right use of social information can increase donor contributions.
The Myths and the Realities of the Commercial Gift Funds
This thorough description of commercial gift funds explores the major players, their growth, and their access points.