Social Good
The Power of Stories in Social Change
Mark Horvath, founder of InvisiblePeople.tv, discusses how nonprofits with few resources can use video and other tools to spread the word about their work and the people they serve. He is joined by Michael Margolis, a consultant who advises nonprofits on sharing stories.
A La. Congressman Seeks Nonprofit Accountability
Rep. Charles Boustany, who heads a powerful Ways and Means subcommittee, plans to get more aggressive in curbing wrongdoing by charities and asking the Internal Revenue Service to step up enforcement. 
Podcast: Social Good
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Listening to Donors on Facebook
The charity Epic Change, which supports activists worldwide, says its best ideas evolve from a "super-secret Facebook group" made up of its most hard-core fans.
Podcast: Making Change
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Lessons for Nonprofits From the Arab Spring
Effective causes need networks of people who have the strength to pull together in the face of opposition, says Andy Carvin, NPR's social-media senior strategist.
Podcast: Fundraising Fundamentals
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9 Tips for Raising More Money in 2012
Fundraisers must remember to focus on the basics, including reminding donors what their money is accomplishing.
Podcast: Tiny Spark
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Giving Time to Gritty Causes
Mark Goldsmith, a retired cosmetics executive, doesn't believe that anyone is beyond help. And he has proved that by successfully helping hundreds of young men stay out of...
Live Discussions
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How Nonprofits Can Collaborate to Solve Problems
Join us on Tuesday, February 14, at noon U.S. Eastern time for a live online discussion to learn what works when charities, foundations, and governments join forces, based on...
Opinion
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Overlooked Education Gifts That Might Make a Real Difference
The search for innovation and sexy new projects often means that donors fail to focus on efforts like making education for the disabled more cost-efficient and dealing with...
People
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N.Y. Public Television Stationi Gets New Fundraiser
In a career that most recently included 13 years at the Museum of Modern Art, Lisa Mantone has found that an ability to work successfully with "strong people" is a great...
Face of Philanthropy
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A Seattle Charity Helps Poor Families Lay Claim to Land They Farm
The rural development group Landesa says providing secure title to patches of land creates capital and helps families improve their income and their diets.
New Books
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A Charity Lawyer’s Advice
The Lincoln Center's general counsel has written an overview guide on legal issues relevant to the administration of nonprofits.
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