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Three False Assumptions Nonprofits Need to Lose About Big Data

April 3, 2015

Nonprofits already know that big data can open up a swath of fundraising, marketing and management opportunities. But for all the expectation, it’s important to…

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Ken Berger, CEO of Charity Navigator, Leaves

April 2, 2015

By Suzanne Perry Ken Berger, who led the country’s most prominent nonprofit watchdog, Charity Navigator, for almost seven years, abruptly left his job this week after…

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Dramatic Shift in Styles of Fundraising Mean New Opportunities for Nonprofit Growth

April 2, 2015

Springtime means outdoor charity events, and there are plenty to choose from. You can walk, run, bike, swim or even roll around in the mud…

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Free Webinar, April 8th: How to Get Your Nonprofit Website to Do More & Optimize

April 2, 2015

Join the Ad Council and NTEN for a lively discussion with George Weiner, CEO of Whole Whale and America’s Charities Board Director, who will discuss the ins and out of website metrics and…

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Bridging the Big Data Resource Gap at Nonprofits

April 1, 2015

“Having incomplete data doesn’t mean you need to get more data.” – Kathy Howrigan, Consultant at Marts and Lundy How can nonprofit organizations with limited resources squeeze…

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Move Interest in Cause into Action! Register for MCON, June 24-25

March 31, 2015

On June 24-25, in Chicago and online, corporate, cause and public leaders from all across the country will come together for MCON 2015, one of…

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Livestrong Announces New President and CEO, Former Komen Executive, Chandini Portteus

March 30, 2015

The Board of Directors of the LIVESTRONG Foundation has announced that it has selected Chandini Portteus as the Foundation’s next president and chief executive officer, effective April 6,…

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Corporate volunteers can be a burden for nonprofits

March 30, 2015

The next time you’re inclined to pat yourself on the back for your company’s volunteer work — the murals painted, the community gardens planted, the…

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Boys Town Paves the Way for Prevention and Early Treatment of Children with Behavioral and Mental Health Problems

March 26, 2015

A place known for second chances will soon be recognized for early intervention practices, giving children with behavioral and mental health problems the best first…

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Nonprofit Tax Changes Are Possible This Year, Says House Aide

March 20, 2015

By Alex Daniels Nonprofits could see important changes in tax policy from Congress during the current session even though a broad tax overhaul is unlikely…

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Driving High-Impact Through More Strategic Partnerships

March 18, 2015

A sea change is occurring in the philanthropic and social mission space in response to the scarcity of and competition for resources.  Government funding of…

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Giving to D.C.’s Federal Workplace Drive Declines 2%

March 14, 2015

By Holly Hall Contributions by Washington-area employees to the Combined Federal Campaign, the government’s workplace giving drive, declined again last year to $49.2 million, a…

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