Conflict and creative tension are key parts of organizational existence, but what is a leader to do when the situation becomes toxic?
What the Nonprofit Sector Can Learn from Home Improvements
Hewlett Foundation’s Paul Brest asserts that clear causal models are the key to successful strategies for nonprofits. He asks for feedback—what is your experience?
Time to Stop Excusing the Inexcusable: Foundation Trustees Who Play by Their Own Rules
Recent foundation scandals involve a small fraction of grantmakers, but all will be hurt unless trustees demand the highest possible standards of themselves.
Welcome | Winter 2003
Dear Reader: Don’t you agree that the cover for this issue feels apropos for the times we are in? It is certainly reflective of the motley collection of articles in this issue. “Something going on in every ring, ladies and gents!” You will find many stories here—of organizations struggling with cutbacks, of organizations finding new
Spinning Straw into Gold: Ferocious Resolve
A year after we last interviewed these organizations, the resourcefulness and drive that they continue to demonstrate in the face of financial upheaval is inspiration for us all.
To 501(c)(3) or Not to 501(c)(3): Is That the Question?
FROM THE NPQ ARCHIVES
In addition to the obvious benefits, incorporation can have unexpected costs. In this classic article from the NPQ Archives, Kunreuther looks at why some groups are considering this question more closely.
Promising Progressions: Nonprofits and Technology
For nonprofits, the challenge is not whether they will incorporate technology, but how. Now familiar tools are increasingly being used to exten our work in new ways.
Help Wanted: $100,000/yr. for Hard-Working, Cooperative Board Member (Discreet Inquiries Only)
Phil Anthrop goes behind the scenes to expose the barely imaginable trade in “gravy spots” on foundation boards.
On Nonprofits and the Electoral Process
Nonprofits are an indispensable part of our democratic process. With elections less than a year away, two experts look at what nonprofits must do and why.
What’s a Blog, and Why Should Nonprofits Care?
Weblogs offer nonprofits a low-cost way of publishing their material and communicating with others, but like all new technology, this requires humanware too.
A Gateway to 21st Century Governance: Are We Ready?
The function of accountability and community engagement is being re-examined locally and globally as people and organizations demand more democratic governing structures.
Who Is Robert, and Why’d He Make the Rules?
The misuse of calling the question–a protocol within Robert’s Rules of Order–is a disservice to deliberative thinking and democratic principles.