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Why They Stayed

By Alana Conner

New research reveals the economic hardships that Katrina's "stayers" were battling and the abundance of negative opinions about them.

How to Survive the Recession

By Alana Conner

The current recession has left few nonprofits unscathed and has hit theaters particularly hard. Creative entrepreneurial changes have proven more effective than the traditional belt-tightening.

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Think Passionate

By Alana Conner

Investors screen for entrepreneurial passion when making funding decisions.

The Volunteer Boom

By Alana Conner

Nonprofits will soon have more volunteers than they can handle.

When Swag Backfires

By Alana Conner 1

When donor gifts are public, social approbation is reward enough.

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At a Loss for Ethics

By Alana Conner

Studies show that individuals are more susceptible to corrupt behavior when trying to avoid a loss.