Give and Take is a service of The Chronicle of Philanthropy that rounds up the best postings that appear on blogs about the nonprofit world.

Among the most-recent postings:

• How metaphors can help call attention to a charity’s cause

• New research on the ways the foreclosure crisis is hurting the poor

• William Buckley’s legacy to fund raising

You can also read previous postings on issues about philanthropic giving, fund raising, and management of nonprofit organizations.

Give and Take is updated regularly throughout the day.