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8 Budget Questions Funders Will Ask
Funders put the budget and budget justification under a microscope. According to Barbara Floersch of The Grantsmanship Center in Los Angeles, Calif.: “You’ve got to get it right. When you understand their concerns and the questions they’ll pose, you’re in
Bequests Top Giving Vehicles For High-Net Worth Donors
It has been well documented that volunteers make solid donors. There has also long been the belief that people who are retired are more likely to give to charity. Well, only one of those ideas is correct according to new
Rachel Hutchisson Appointed Interim CEO At Common Impact
Common Impact, a Brooklyn, N.Y. nonprofit that fosters partnerships between companies nationwide and leading nonprofits to propel social good, announced the appointment of Rachel Hutchisson as its interim chief executive officer for at least the next 12 months. Hutchisson is
Brand Refresh, TV Relief Event For United Way Worldwide
Angela Williams, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide It’s both a brand refresh and renewal strategy for United Way Worldwide. The organization unveiled a refreshed brand, and this weekend hosts a nationally televised event, United Way Benefit for
Go Fast and Far By Creating Efficient Grants Systems
By Roxxi Bartlett From the inner workings of a busy nonprofit comes a shared scenario. As a grant professional, you have identified a great grant opportunity but the lead time is short. It’s a perfect match, but you know you’re
NPO Cybersecurity Getting New Defense Level
NetHope announced the launch of the Partner Collective for the Global Humanitarian Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Global Humanitarian ISAC) during its recent 2024 NetHope Global Summit. This initiative unites a group of organizations dedicated to providing funding, expertise, tools, and technology to
25 Years And $2.5 Billion For ShopGoodwill.com
Image from ShopGoodwill.com By Richard H. Levey ShopGoodwill.com, the ecommerce platform used by more than 130 Goodwills across North America, is not resting on its history after 25 years in operation. The online store, which organization leaders claim was “the
NPO Leaders Walking An Advocacy Tightrope
There is an acrimonious presidential election in just a few days and the current political climate in the United States requires a measured approach to advocacy. Faced with growing political polarization, nonprofit leaders maintain a nonpartisan or bipartisan stance as a
Yentel To Lead National Council Of Nonprofits
Diane Yentel, current president & CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), will be the next president & CEO of the National Council of Nonprofits in Washington, D.C., effective January 13. She replaces longtime President & CEO Tim
Commentary: The Stakes In Washington For Nonprofits In 2025
By Geoffrey Paul Federal lawmakers have been preparing for next year’s $4.6 trillion fiscal cliff for years, and with most of the election results in, the outlook for tax policy negotiations and how they could impact the nonprofit sector is