Change Comes at a Cost
In 2008, a group of Chicago’s social service agencies formed the Back Office Cooperative, which has produced impressive financial savings. Yet greater efficiency has had a cultural cost.
Nonprofits - Articles
Innovative ideas to help leaders of nonprofits and NGOs be more effective (more)
Journey into Brazil’s Social Sector
The founder of the first social fund in Brazil tells his story.
Giving Blind
Watch dog organizations don't reach most donors.
Engineering Higher Efficiency
Toyota brings its vaunted process improvement method to nonprofits.
Finding Your Funding Model
Four guidelines provide a road map for leaders to identify and develop the right funding model for their organization.
From Crowdsourcing to CouchSurfing
An interview with Casey Fenton, co-founder of CouchSurfing.
The Importance of Earned Income in Your Funding Model
While earned income currently may not play a big role in your funding picture today, it’s well worth exploring.
Funding Collaboration
The Catalyst Fund’s Manager, Peter Kramer, explains the fund’s goal and application process for nonprofit collaborations.
Justice Begins within the Social Entrepreneur Organization
Social change organizations should focus on creating a just organizational culture for themselves before bringing about global justice.
Higher Education Fundraising Redefined
A national study of alumni explores attitudes, motivations, and behavior associated with giving.