Philanthropy Journal - Resources Articles

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.

Balancing stability with the need for change

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:31:25 -0500

Whether change takes place because of economic, political, legal, competitive or social factors, it is the responsibility of a nonprofit’s leaders to prepare and lead the organization through changing times.

Healthy reserves are no accident

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:20:48 -0500

While building a reserve fund for your nonprofit takes planning, dedication and discipline, the financial flexibility reserves provide is critical during good times and bad.

How to pull in last-minute online donors

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:21:55 -0500

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.

Is your nonprofit’s board prepared for transition?

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:14:09 -0500

The best board-succession plan is to have a board that operates according to proven practices, an approach that will enable it to perform effectively regardless of planned or unexpected turnover.

Identifying planned-giving donor prospects

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:44:59 -0400

By analyzing donor characteristics and gift patterns and scoring prospect data, you can create prospect segments that will be a dynamic, useful and highly effective tool for marketing planned gifts.

Conducting an executive director search

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:55:19 -0400

Finding a nonprofit’s next executive director, a serious responsibility that falls to the organization’s board, is an excellent opportunity if handled well.

Turning nonprofit supporters into promoters

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:48:01 -0400

Asking your patrons one simple question can reveal a lot about their value to your organization, and can inform how you interact with them going forward.