How can I help? Always be on the lookout for that next great volunteer

Do you know the number one reason why people don’t volunteer? Because they aren’t asked! Lori Gotlieb discusses why it’s important to have a strategic approach to recruiting volunteers.

Human Resources Q&A: Reducing conflict between staff and volunteers

Are you finding it difficult to create harmonious relationships between your staff and volunteers? Follow these tips to help everyone successfully work together.

Foundations: The inside scoop

One of our readers recently asked us “What actually happens to a grant proposal once it’s submitted to a foundation?” We went right to the source and spoke with three funders who gave us a crash course in foundation fundamentals.

Fundraising Q&A: Donor recognition and stewardship

Each month, Cynthia J. Armour offers expert advice and feedback about the fundraising issues and challenges facing nonprofits. This month she discusses how to thank and steward your donors.

Take this job – and love it

No matter how you approach it, starting a new job can be daunting. Learn from other nonprofit professionals how to make the most of your new role.

Top 10 website mistakes charities make

Is your charity on the worst-dressed website list? As one of the main tools in your marketing and outreach arsenal, your website must be current, easy-to-navigate, and relevant.

Nothing’s certain but death and taxes: A brief guide to planned giving programs

Is a planned giving program the right choice for your organization? This articles addresses common planned giving myths, including that legacy programs are only for large and well established organizations, and also offers tips on setting up a program of your own.

Fundraising Q&A: The benefits of monthly giving

Why organizations should consider setting up a monthly giving program.

Career Q&A: How to work a room

Do you find yourself tongue-tied and shy at networking events? Our Career Q&A columnist Mitchell Stephenson shows you how to work a room like a star.

Have students, will achieve

We interviewed several organizations with student volunteer programs to find out the benefits and challenges of working with this unique segment of the population.