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The May 1 Issue Of The NonProfit Times
May 1st
With the beginning of a new month comes a new issue of The NonProfit Times. We're excited to commemorate the beginning of our march towards summer with the release of our May 1 issue! This edition of NPT contains a new Special Report and insights on topics from education to boards. Let's take a look at what's inside, shall we?
Special Report:
Special Report:
- Online Or Offline: What's the key for to successful professional development? It looks like it's a combination of both online and offline work.
Articles:
- East Coast Vs. West Coast, Public Vs. Private: Our main cover story for this issue focuses on the role geography plays when it comes to fundraising at colleges and universities.
- Nonprofits Make Sure Friends Find Them 'Pinteresting': An in-depth look at how nonprofits are making use of the latest social media phenomenon, Pinterest. Is there a future in its use for organizations?
- Smaller Boards Flexible, Engage All Members: It seems that less may be more when it comes to the size of nonprofit boards.
Columns:
- Taxes Vs. Fundraising: Why is the federal government trying to do the work of nonprofits?
- Don't Assume: Leaders of volunteers deal daily with all sorts of misconceptions that seem never to die, no matter how often they are challenged. One of these is the assumption that people automatically know how to work effectively with volunteers.
Exempt Magazine: Winter 2012 Issue
Mar 26th
One of the perks of the new Exempt web site is the ability to check out past and current editions of the magazine. This includes the Winter 2012 issue, which came out last month.
If you are new to Exempt, you should note that the magazine focuses exclusively on issues related to the financial side of the nonprofit sector. This is different from The NonProfit Times, which writes mostly about management and fundraising issues.
This attention to finance is shown very well in the Winter 2012 issue. Let's take a look at what's inside:
Articles
If you are new to Exempt, you should note that the magazine focuses exclusively on issues related to the financial side of the nonprofit sector. This is different from The NonProfit Times, which writes mostly about management and fundraising issues.
This attention to finance is shown very well in the Winter 2012 issue. Let's take a look at what's inside:
Articles
- Of Pay And Perks: A look at some of the salary and benefits practices at some nonprofits, including the United Way of Rock River Valley. This article is based on NPT's 2011 Salary and Benefits Report.
- Return On Investment: Looking to invest in public companies that service nonprofits? This article takes a look at some of the organizations that did well in 2011.
- Prospect Wealth: When the $200 million Reed College Centennial Campaign began five years ago, the school turned to donor prospect research to help identify alumni and college friends who might be able to make a major gift.
- In The Crosshairs: The New York Attorney General (NYAG) recently crossed into what some consider the hallowed ground of charities, by launching an investigation into cause-related marketing of “pink ribbon” charities.
Column:
- Accounting Software: Why is accounting software so important? Find out in this column by Tim Mills-Groninger, a consultant to the federal department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate.
March 15 Issue Released
Mar 15th
Articles
- A Tree Grows In Direct Response: Direct response Guru Larry May sits down with Glen Beasley, director of direct marketing of the National Arbor Day Foundation. The two talk about various subjects, including the organization's history and how they handle "tree fulfillment."
- LGBT Groups Gain Mainstream Recognition For Community-Wide Grants: Civic leaders were trying to raise money in 2000 for a Latino Cultural Center, so one same-sex couple thought they’d tap into some of their friends and raise perhaps as much as $5,000.
- Cancer Walk Competitors Busy In Wake Of Komen Debacle: In what could be considered an incredible coincidence, during the first three weeks of February the Avon Foundation for Women aired 6,000 commercials promoting its breast cancer awareness and research walks that start in April, including the one in New York City, which isn’t until October.
Column:
- Why Me?: Is the assumption that all those prospective donors out there share your appreciation for your cause a tactical mistake? You bet it is.
Check out more about the issue, including the featured nonprofit job and marketplace listing, on our website!
March 1 Issue Released
Mar 1st
Special Report:
- 10 Things To Consider In A CRM Package: This Special Report examines the factors your nonprofit should consider when purchasing a Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system. Factors include whether CRMs are the best solution for your nonprofit, what constituents you are trying to support, and what processes to use in order to support these constituents?
Articles:
- Where's Your 990?: NPT examines the kind of information charities redact from their Form 990s when posting them on their website.
- Pink Ribbon Gets Black Eye: What does one of the previously most trusted nonprofit brands in the nation have to do to regain the trust of donors?
- Blackbaud And Convio: Find out the details of the merger between Convio and Blackbaud in this in-depth report.
Column:
- Tweeting For A Better World: You’ve got to get out there, or so nonprofits are told. “There” is the world of social media: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and the ever-expanding array of web-based and mobile technologies that can turn communication into an interactive dialogue.
Read the full articles over on our website.
February 1 Issue Of NPT Is Out!
Feb 1st
The newest issue of The NonProfit Times is now out! Here's a look at some of the stories you can expect to find in this month's issue:
Special Report
Special Report
- Executive Pay Inching Up: This report studies the trends in nonprofit executive pay over the past year. All of this information comes from our 2011 Salary and Benefits Report.
- Blackbaud's Buying Spree Hits $431 With Convio Deal: Get the full details on the big merger between Blackbaud and Convio, including reaction from key players in the nonprofit sector.
- At Historically Black Schools, A Need To Go Mainstream: NPT takes a look at historically black colleges and universities (HCBUs), and their philosophy towards fundraising and donor acquisition.
- Fundraising On America's Plains: Direct response guru Larry May sits down with Kory Christianson of St. Joseph's Indian school for a conversation on fundraising and direct mail. This is the latest in NPT's DM Masterclass Series.
- New Year, New Problems: We take a look at some of the issues that have come up in this new year, including NJ Gov. Christie's decision to pocket-veto a bill that would have placed restrictions on volunteer emergency rescue squads.
First Issue Of The New Year
Jan 3rd
We've officially begun the new year, and with that comes lots of changes. Out with the old and in with the new! And you know what that means: A new issue of The NonProfit Times!
Here are some of the articles that you can expect to find in NPT's first issue of 2012:
Special Report:
Here are some of the articles that you can expect to find in NPT's first issue of 2012:
Special Report:
- "Accounting Software": Accounting software is essential to the daily operations of financial functions. Find out why in this in-depth special report by Tim Mills-Groninger, a consultant to the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate.
- "Electing To Campaign": Catholic Answers is one of more than 250 organizations investigated by the IRS because of activity during the 2004, 2006 and 2008 election cycles. More than half were found to be valid complaints; seven of those nonprofits lost their tax-exempt status.
- "Fans? HSUS Has A Million Of 'em": What do one million fans on Facebook look like? The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has the answer – in the form of an infographic that details all sorts of information about its fans.
- "Bowling Green 'Raps" Up Big Fundraising Goal": Bowling Green University found a unique way to thank the donors who gave money to their recently completed $36-million center: A rap video.
- "Ask The Nonprofit Board Therapist": In his new column, Dennis C. Miller of Dennis C. Miller Associates answers your questions about nonprofit boards. This edition covers topics like increasing a board's effectiveness and handling disruptive board members.
The NonProfit Times’ Dec. 1 Issue Is Out!
Nov 28th
Now that's Thanksgiving is over we can begin the countdown to Christmas. Although it's not quite December yet, The NonProfit Times has an early present for everybody: The Dec. 1 issue has now been posted online! In fact, you may have already received it in the mail. But if you haven't, you can now have a peek at what's in the latest edition:
Special Report:
Special Report:
- 2012: The End Of The World Or Nonprofit Renaissance?: A series of experts from the nonprofit sector, including the Center on Philanthropy's Adrian Sergeant, discuss what they think is in store for nonprofits in 2012. End of the world or not.
- Kids' Charity Is Damaged By Penn State Scandal: Learn how The Second Mile, the charity founded by former Penn State Football defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, has been affected by the fallout from the Penn State child sex abuse scandal.
- Bonuses For Performance And Longevity Boost Exec Pay: We take a closer look at the executive compensation at the organizations listed in last month's NPT 100.
- William Aramony Dead At 84: William Aramony, who turned United Way (UW) into the powerhouse fundraising charity that it is today, died of bone cancer associated with prostate cancer Nov. 11 at age 84 in Alexandria, Va.
- Pick One: Nonprofit volunteers are often put in positions where their own personal safety can be endangered or where they could pose a threat to others. Learn how to manage these risks in this column by guest authors Ronald Taylor, Jeff Tenenbaum, and Thomas Strong.
The Nov. 1 Issue Of The NonProfit Times Is Out!
Nov 1st
It's the day you've all been waiting for: The Nov. 1 issue of The NonProfit Times has been released! This issue contains NPT's annual Top 100 Nonprofits Report, as well as stories on topics ranging from special events to workplace giving. Let's take a look at the articles in the new issue:
Articles
Articles
- 'Crop Circles & Sleeping Late'-This article takes a look at two different special events: A corn maze developed by Life Adventure Center (LAC), and a video game marathon called "Extra Life," created by Children's Miracle Network (CMN) to benefit patients.
- 'Workplace Still Is Productive'-Workplace giving is alive and well despite the economic downturn. Learn about some recent campaigns, and how to apply their work to your nonprofit.
- 'Rural Nonprofits Lag On Revenue, Access'-A new study published by the Bridgespan Group shows some of the difficulties that rural nonprofits are facing.
- 'Gathering And Loitering'-NPT editor-in-chief Paul Clolery gives some advice to the Occupy Wall Street protesters.
The October 15th Issue Of The NonProfit Times Is Out
Oct 14th
We have just posted the October 15th edition of The NonProfit Times on our website. Here are the stories you can expect to see in this issue:
- "Fundraising Results Unchanged Year Over Year"-A report by the Nonprofit Research Collaborative (NRC) shows that fundraising has basically stayed the same since 2010.
- "United Way Drives To Diversify Income"-As United Way continues to diversify funding, the piece of the revenue pie made up of workplace giving continues to shrink.
- "Covenant House's Mail Donors Remain The Group's Backbone"-Larry May, senior vice president for strategic development at Infogroup, sits down for a conversation with Covenant House's Joan Smyth Dengler.
- "New Facebook Profile Gives 'Causes' Users More Information"-The significant changes to social networking platform Facebook’s profile options regarding a Timeline and Open Graph API technology, allows nonprofits the ability to secure a more permanent spot in a supporter’s online identity.
- "Video Star"-First as a client and now an employee of Goodwill Industries International, Anthony Cornell has seen all perspectives of the organization. As winner of a contest from CBS’s Undercover Boss, though, Cornell has been recognized as someone who was able to realize his own potential while helping others find their purpose.
- "Celebrity Buzz"-The Farrah Fawcett Foundation is trying to get ahead of reports that a fraud investigation is under way by posting denials on its Facebook page.
The August Issue Of The NonProfit Times Is Out!
Aug 1st
Just a heads up to all of our subscribers: A sneak peak of the August issue of The NonProfit Times is now up on the website! As with the other issues that go up on the site, it contains three articles from the digital and print editions of the issue, a PDF of the Special Report, and three columns.
The August issue contains the newest edition of NPT's Top 50 Power & Influence Report. In addition, the issue will cover stories ranging from the re-branding of Gifts In Kind International, to animal groups taking issue with the ASPCA. Check out the NPT website today to get your first look at this exciting new issue!
The August issue contains the newest edition of NPT's Top 50 Power & Influence Report. In addition, the issue will cover stories ranging from the re-branding of Gifts In Kind International, to animal groups taking issue with the ASPCA. Check out the NPT website today to get your first look at this exciting new issue!
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