Leveraging the Power of Boards: Select Readings
The role of the board in any particular nonprofit is variable. Despite years of efforts at codification, there is no single right way. Much depends…
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Programmatic Asset Transfers as a Strategic Tool for Social Impact
Asset transfers aren't signs of organizational failure; rather, they’re a valuable way to help both sides achieve their goals.
Why One Charity Chose to Wind Down While Still Flush with Cash
Ben Gose, senior editor for the Chronicle of Philanthropy, explores the case of the Full Frame Initiative, who, despite having both money and more work…
Financial Risk Assessment: A 3-Level Model for Nonprofits in 2025
As nonprofits navigate uncertainty, there is an immediate need for leaders to assess risks and consider their responses to likely scenarios.
A Three-Dimensional Approach to Revenue Planning
As nonprofits reimagine their budgets, boards and staff should consider a balance between diversity, flexibility, and reliability.
The Shifting Landscape of American Generosity
This Generosity Commission report aims to understand the world of giving as it exists today, with all its contradictions.
Everyday Actions, Extraordinary Potential: The Power of Giving and Volunteering
Generosity Commission examines the decline in donors (but not dollars) in recent years through a lens of social isolation and lack of trust.
Nonprofit Capacity Building: A Multiple-Capitals Approach
A discussion of nonprofit capacity building through the lens of accruing a variety of different kinds of capital.
Who Are Stakeholders and Why Do They Matter?
A stakeholder is a person (or entity) who can affect and/or be affected by your organization—who, in other words, has a stake in your work.
Social Media Capital for Nonprofits: How to Accumulate It, Convert It, and Spend It
The 2010s saw the advent of social media capital, which can be converted or expended toward strategic organizational outcomes.