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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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Puppy Love

April 2, 2015

Canine Partners for Life is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The Cochranville-based organization has trained and placed more than 600 dogs in homes all across…

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Enticing Young People to Donate is a Challenge But Need Not Be a Chore

April 2, 2015

By Brian Reich You’d be hard pressed to find an organization that hasn’t tried to engage millennials with the hope of gaining access to their…

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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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Canine partners provide life-saving companionship

April 1, 2015

By Kendall Vrana Canine Partners for Life Administrative Assistant Caitlin Case knows first-hand just how important companion alert dogs can be. Born with a chronic…

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A Cause Marketing Partnership Inspired by Employee Enthusiasm & Ice Cream

April 1, 2015

Ice cream for breakfast anyone?  It’s a tradition nearly 7,500 children experience with their families each year at Give Kids The World Village (GKTW), a…

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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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A good CEO is a good citizen

April 1, 2015

By Robert Musslewhite As the chief executive of one of the largest publicly traded companies headquartered in the District, I have set aggressive goals for…

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Nearly 15 Years Later, Alexander’s Wish Still Impacts His Life

March 31, 2015

There is just no better news than finding out a wish kid has overcome an illness to go on to better things in life. We…

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The Impact of Skills-Based Volunteering

March 31, 2015

Guest Blog by Kimberly Dulin, Catchafire Leaders are beginning to connect the dots between nonprofits, skilled professionals, and corporate social responsibility like never before, and…

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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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