February 3, 2012


Effective board recruitment, Part 1

Terrie Temkin Identifying and recruiting the right board members for your nonprofit takes a lot of hard work behind the scenes, but the right recruitment plan can yield a committed and effective board.

Fundraising/Giving

How to pull in last-minute online donors

With four in 10 online donors giving to charity in December, now is the time to get your nonprofit’s website and email appeals in shape for the year-end rush.

Management/Leadership

The power of the interim executive director

With leadership transitions increasing, nonprofits should consider interim executive directors, temporary leaders who can take the helm of an organization, help the board and staff address important issues and lay the groundwork for the following leader’s success.


Marketing/Communications

Seven social-media pitfalls for nonprofits

As nonprofits flock to social media as a way to communicate with stakeholders, they need to be aware of mistakes that can undermine their effectiveness.

Special Reports

Corporate and Foundation Giving 2011

Corporate and Foundation GivingIn this special report, PJ looks at trends in giving by corporations and foundations, and what they are looking for in forming partnerships with nonprofits.


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