Philanthropy Journal - Management/Leadership Articles

Investing approaches for endowments

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:41:08 -0500

In the wake of the economic meltdown, investment committees at endowments and foundations are reconsidering how they make decisions.

Keeping technology current

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:49:36 -0500

Planning ahead for technology upgrades and replacements can save time, money and frustration, says this article from TechSoup.

Growing board engagement: Part III - Decision-making

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:54:45 -0500

This final article in a three-part series on board engagement focuses on how to structure the decision-making process at board meetings.

Growing board engagement: Part II - Meetings

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:31:45 -0500

The second article in this three-part series on board engagement focuses on the format and content of board meetings.

Ideas that work: Commitment to change

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:12:59 -0500

Change is inevitable. The key to creating positive change is involving, communicating with, and training staff.

Diversity within family foundations critical

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:30:56 -0500

A new guide from the Council on Foundations provides 10 ways family foundations can make their efforts more effective through diversity and inclusiveness.

Growing board engagement: Part I - Bylaws

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:10:12 -0500

This three-part series is designed to help nonprofits increase board engagement by focusing on three critical areas: the impact of bylaws, the format and content of meetings and the decision-making process.

Communication vital to smooth transitions

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:01:49 -0500

Leadership transitions are stressful, but a well-thought-out communications plan can ease the process.

Making skills-based volunteering work

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:59:32 -0500

Striving for success during the recession can be daunting, but when you tap into the power of volunteering, everybody—the volunteers, nonprofits and the community—wins.

Publicly-funded: How much to disclose

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:11:05 -0500

In today’s environment, where transparency and trust are paramount, the more information you can provide, even if it is not required, the better.