Alvarado believes that public advocacy by nonprofit organizations is an indispensable mission component. However, becoming effective policy assets will require that the sector begin building the infrastructure that will facilitate its speaking and acting as a united front.

Eisenberg concludes that despite the dramatic growth, frenetic activity and increasing diversity, the nonprofit sector’s influence over meaningful public policy is actually weaker than ever before.

Payout advocates argue that the only substantive barrier to raising current levels of charitable spending is timidity—at both ends of the grantmaking relationship.

McCambridge offers 10 principles of nonprofit governance, not as a prescription, but as jumping-off point for boards examining their own effectiveness.

Comp-time is not available for all. The Fair Labor Act Standards mandates overtime pay rather than comp-time for some job categories.

Learn about the defining qualities of a growing network of technology support programs and organizations offering nonprofit organizations support in technology and planning management.

Adopting the principles of open systems, technology transparency, fair exchange, and fair compensation could significantly further the nonprofit sector’s ability to embrace technology.

Pratt shares ten simple techno-related opportunities to cut cost and add value.