Confronting the taboos often associated with death and money, Karant offers some guidance of beginning a simple planned giving effort.
Which Sector Are We In, Anyway?
Looking at the trend toward more “business-like” nonprofits, Spack recognizes the attraction, but remains unconvinced.
Compensatory Time for All? Nonprofits Need to Beware of Wage and Hour Laws!
Comp-time is not available for all. The Fair Labor Act Standards mandates overtime pay rather than comp-time for some job categories.
Developing Enabling Networks and Systems of Support
Learn about the defining qualities of a growing network of technology support programs and organizations offering nonprofit organizations support in technology and planning management.
Principles for Creating a Technologically Powerful Nonprofit Sector
Adopting the principles of open systems, technology transparency, fair exchange, and fair compensation could significantly further the nonprofit sector’s ability to embrace technology.
How to Save Money: A Primer for the Busy Nonprofit Executive
Pratt shares ten simple techno-related opportunities to cut cost and add value.
The Role of Communications Technology in Advocacy
DiJulio offers four current examples of advocacy campaigns significantly enhanced by the use of the Internet.
Welcome | Summer 2000
Welcome to our second national issue of the Nonprofit Quarterly. This issue debuts our new special departments. We have developed this section in response to readers’ requests that we cover topics of constant interest to nonprofit managers: fundraising, governance, financial management and accounting, human resources, advocacy and the spirit of our work. Our coverage of
The Cultured Approach to Technology Development in Nonprofits
As organizations strategize about adopting new technologies an appreciation for the degree of openness and resistance to technology embedded in the existing organizational culture is helpful.
Help and Knowledge Is Closer Than You Think
Recommended technology-related websites, electronic newsletters and listservs that have nonprofits in mind.
Mission-Driven Technology Planning
Mission and people guide technology planning rather than machines. Several leaders describe their successful planning experiences.
The Digital Divide
Peter Miller, Dirk Slater, and Candy Taaffee orient readers to the defining issues (access, training, and content) and the associated strategies.