Category Archives: News
Grow Or Stagnate?: Nurturing A Growth Mindset
By Olga Moshinsky Woltman “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts.” – Carol Dweck It is a truth universally acknowledged that employees who are motivated to continuously learn
Nonprofit Leaders Lobby To Get Earmark Ban Lifted
Leaders of 11 of the nation’s largest charities banded together in an urgent appeal to Congressional leaders to reverse last week’s rules change restricting lawmakers’ ability to request earmarks for nonprofits in their districts. The development comes after House Appropriations
NPOs Targeted By House For Earmark Elimination
Nonprofits have been closed out of receiving earmarks from a major source of federal funding following last week’s rules change to a community project grant program. The change was made by Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK4), chairman of the powerful House
Up To $2 Million In Disaster Assistance For Washington NPOs
Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to certain private nonprofit organizations in Washington state following the federal disaster declaration for Public Assistance as a result of severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred this past Jan.
Heller Consulting Acquired By RKD Group
The growth at fundraising firm RKD Group in Dallas, Texas continues with the acquisition of Heller Consulting, a strategy, planning and implementation provider of nonprofit technology and leadership training. Heller Consulting, launched 1996 and headquartered in Bay Area of California,
The Vanishing Form 990 Award List
Grant professionals have historically used Form 990 tax information filings as a central resource for cutting a long list of maybe-maybe-not foundations down to a short list of solid prospects. Part XV, Line 3 of that form requires foundations to
Investing in Growth: Leaders’ Professional Development Plans
Nonprofit leaders need to commit to a mindset of continuous learning and professional development to remain relevant and effective in their current roles. This requires embracing opportunities for skill development, whether through reading books and articles, attending conferences and workshops,
Court Rules That Cars Can Be For Kids
A federal appeals panel has greenlighted the use of a popular trademark claimed by two educational charities that both specialize in converting unwanted and junked cars into cash. With the ruling, a 10-year legal battle between them appears to be
National Philanthropic Trust Gets New CEO
Holly Welch Stubbing was selected to head the National Philanthropic Trust, the largest national, independent public charity that manages donor-advised funds. She will assume the job on July 1 upon the retirement of CEO Eileen Heisman, who has led the organization
Former United Way Exec Sues For $12 Million
A former United Way executive has filed a $12 million lawsuit against the nonprofit alleging sexual discrimination and workplace retaliation. Lisa Bowman was chief marketing officer and executive vice president for United Way Worldwide from November 2015 through February 2020.
