Recently added articles from Nonprofit World:
With New Eyes
Nov 01, 2009; ... If we create our own realities, it makes sense to focus on the most positive vision of the world we can imagine. That's the logic behind "appreciative intelligence" - the ability to reframe reality to reveal hidden possibilities - as Tojo Thatchenkery and Carol Metzker tell us in Appreciative ...
Should You Sell Ads on Your Web Site?
Nov 01, 2009; ... If so, what should you do first? Q: Our organization is considering selling ads on our Web site. How do we go about it? A: Selling Web site ads appears to be an attractive money-making option, but it's fraught with potential problems. First, it's vital to identify the right ...
Measuring Outcomes in the Real World
Nov 01, 2009; ... How do you know your programs work? A new tool can provide the answers. Like most human service organizations, the D C -based Latin American Youth Center (LAYC) focuses on improving people's lives. The realities of the nonprofit sector, however, also require organizations to measure and ...
Seven Deadly Grant-Writing Sins
Nov 01, 2009; ... Don't let your grant-writing efforts go to waste because of one lethal mistake. Here's what to avoid at all costs. Is there anything more disappointing than investing weeks of work on a grant application only to have it rejected? You know how hard it is to write a competitive grant, but ...
How to Keep Moving Up in a Down Economy
Nov 01, 2009; ... A few key changes can make all the difference. Thriving in difficult times requires a combination of new strategies and adherence to the tried-and-true. Here are some guidelines to pave the way: Keep your eye on the prize. Too many nonprofits stray from their original mission, ...