Philanthropy Journal - Resources Articles

Lower-cost alternative to an audit

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:27:19 -0400

At a quarter to a third of the cost of a full audit, an ‘agreed-upon-procedures’ engagement can provide a nonprofit with many of the benefits of a more comprehensive evaluation.

Recruiting campaign leaders

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:07:06 -0400

Finding the right leadership for a fundraising campaign requires a clear understanding of an organization’s needs, as well as an idea of exactly what is needed from each potential leader.

Avoiding capital-campaign mistakes

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:13:17 -0400

There are many motivations for giving, yet at the core of a successful charitable relationship is the fact that a nonprofit has told its story passionately and has inspired a donor.

Donor due diligence: A necessary evil

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:55:14 -0400

Asking difficult questions about the source of a major gift can be uncomfortable, but it is crucial to conduct due diligence of the donor, the source of funds and the effect a gift could have on the overall mission of the charity.

Structuring an endowed nonprofit

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:20:20 -0400

In donating assets to your own nonprofit, you should carefully consider how to classify this organization.

Writing a one-page news release

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:34:33 -0500

News releases can be a great asset in a nonprofit’s arsenal of communications strategies, but creating a one-page release that’s newsworthy and to the point is essential for getting media coverage.

Effective board recruitment, Part 2

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:34:46 -0500

With a strategic and intentional board-recruitment plan in place for your nonprofit, it’s time to get started.

Effective board recruitment, Part 1

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:31:30 -0500

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.

The power of the interim executive director

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:32:39 -0500

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.

Seven social-media pitfalls for nonprofits

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:42:41 -0500

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.