The Sound of No Music
Like many nonprofits, the Oakland Symphony failed to understand the distinction between mission and strategy.
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When the Boss Bails
Surviving -- and even thriving -- after a change in leadership.
Zeroing in on Impact
In an era of declining resources, nonprofits need to clarify their intended impact.
15 Minutes with Cheryl Phillips
Interview with Seattle Times journalist Cheryl Phillips.
Remembering the Little Guy
IRS data may be less faulty than feared.
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Drowning in Data
Funders are calling for more program evaluation, but nonprofits are often collecting dubious data, at great cost to themselves and ultimately to the people they serve.
Collective Impact
Large-scale social change requires broad cross-sector coordination, not the isolated intervention of individual organizations.
Ten Nonprofit Funding Models
With an understanding of these 10 funding models, nonprofit leaders can use the for-profit world's valuable practice of engaging in succinct and clear conversations about long-term financial strategy.
The Role of Brand in the Nonprofit Sector
More nonprofits are managing their brands to create greater impact and organizational cohesion.
What Is Community Anyway?
Our understanding of community can help funders and evaluators identify, understand, and strengthen the communities they work with.