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How Can Brands Build a Culture of Responsibility?
One thing holding CSR back is its persistent treatment as a program within the business enterprise, distinct from core business activity. At best, it is…
Nonprofit Coach: The Overhead Myth w/ Art Taylor, Jacob Harold and Ken Berger
He lectures around the world but now is here for you. From the latest in charity news, technology, fundraising and social networking, Ted Hart and his guests…
Board Requirements and Behavior Must Evolve as Organizations Develop and Change
As a nonprofit continues to grow, expand its programs, and hires more staff, the board’s role continues to change. Because organizations become more complex, board…
Effective Nonprofit Governance Requires an Engaged, Involved Board
By H. Art Taylor The board of directors is pivotal in providing guidance and oversight to a charity and ensuring it is fulfilling its mission. Holding…
Nonprofits Find Much to Like in Obama Tax Plan
By Alex Daniels A higher estate tax, as envisioned in a proposal released by President Obama this weekend in advance of Tuesday’s State of the…
The Young, the Middle-Aged and the Old Differ on Where Giving Should Be Directed
By Glenn Ruffenach Only a few weeks ago, many Americans were rushing to help their favorite charities—even if last-minute tax deductions, rather than the holiday…
Wise Giving Wednesday: Building Trust
By H. Art Taylor The BBB Wise Giving Alliance standards are based on the idea that identifying trustworthy charities  depends on much more than how…
A Wider Circle Founder, Mark Bergel, Named a Washingtonian of the Year
A Wider Circle founder and Executive Director, Mark Bergel, has been named a Washingtonian of the Year by Washingtonian Magazine. After Bergel got his PhD…
Charities Show Strides in Keeping Loyal Donors, But Are Too Focused on Short-Term Results, Scholars Say
By Holly Hall Charities made strides in the past year as they sought to persuade new donors to give again and to increase the amount…
Lyft partners with MADD for safe New Year’s Eve
Ride-sharing service Lyft is joining forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving to promote a safer New Year’s Eve. For everyone who pledges to not drink…
Junior Achievement of New York Announces New Funding for the Second Quarter of the 2014-2015 School Year
[NEW YORK, NY] – Thanks to the generosity of our corporate and foundation grantors, funding for the second quarter of Junior Achievement of New York’s…
How to Be a Super Donor
You work hard for your money. Â So how can you ensure that your charitable donation isn’t wasted? Â With GuideStar’s handy five-step guide for picking the…