The Chronicle of Philanthropy | Ideas & Advice

Planning Makes Charities More Nimble in Disasters

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Setting up emergency funds, readying crisis communications, and building ties with local officials can help your organization before the next disaster strikes.

How to Pick a Leadership Program: Tips From Experts

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Programs that train nonprofit executives often focus on specific skills, so it's important to figure out what you need most.

Bank of America Offers Support for Both Leaders and Charities

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

The financial institution has spent more than $165-million to train people to run nonprofits over the past nine years.

Group Weaves Jewish Themes Into Training for Social-Justice Leaders

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

The Selah Leadership Program focuses not just on building skills but also creating strong professional networks.

Client Data Drive a Charity’s Controversial Merit-Pay System

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

First Place for Youth, in Oakland, Calif., bases raises on how well the people it serves are faring as well as on whether employees are supplying accurate, timely records.

Program Grooms Racial and Ethnic Minorities to Lead Gay Organizations

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

The Pipeline Project was created by grant makers and nonprofit advocates concerned about a lack of diversity among chief executives.

Nonprofit Leadership Programs: a Sampling of Who’s Eligible and How to Apply

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

New Programs Teach Collaboration, Not Budgets

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

A new wave of training programs focus on helping nonprofit executives like Jakada Imani of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights solve problems they encounter every day.

Foster-Care Group Measures Progress All Year to Fix Problems Early

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

First Place for Youth credits its growth—from a $2-million charity to one with an $11-million budget—to its system of collecting data.

Using Data Well: Think Things Through and Actively Involve Workers

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

As nonprofit seek to do a better job measuring their results, experts say it's important to look at programs that are struggling—not just those that work well.

Using Data: Resources for Nonprofits

Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:00 EDT

An array of information is available to help groups learn to measure results.

Making Working at Home Work for Everyone

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Charities are saving money and keeping workers happier by offering them flexible office options, but they say they need good supervisors and clear guidelines to keep everyone productive.

Charging for Its Services Helped Charity Win Over Foundation

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EDT

CollegeSpring showed donors it had a sustainable financial plan and lots of demand from low-income students in need of tutoring for the SAT college-entrance exam.

Charity Creates Its Own Evaluation Tools and Wins New Grants

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EDT

The News Literacy Project conducts surveys of the students and teachers it serves, and the findings offer a powerful way to persuade donors to give.

Organization Designs Healthier Hospitals for Patients in Poor Countries

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

MASS Design Group enlists architects to build health-care facilities in poor countries that help prevent the spread of airborne disease.

Nonprofits Born in the Recession Find Success Despite the Odds

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

A strong focus on the mission, thrift, and perseverance can equip new nonprofits to do better than those founded in good times.

Nonprofit Fills Unique Role for Military Families

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Blue Star Families found quick success in part because it helps military spouses deal with work-life balance issues and is savvy about its use of social media.

After a Year of Wooing, Music Charity Scored Money to Expand

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

MusicianCorps, a program that gives performers a small stipend and trains them to teach, heal, and entertain in schools and hospitals, found it took time to build ties with grant makers.

Small Gifts, Young Supporters, and Smart Spending Pay Off

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Pencils of Promise has built 101 schools in developing countries, largely financed by people who can't afford to write big checks.

Calif. Charity Helps People Build Financial Safety Nets

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Opportunity Fund uses a matching-gift program to help people with shaky finances put money aside for emergencies.

Nonprofit Programs Help Clients Use Tax Refunds Wisely

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EDT

One group hopes its debit card, which people can use to receive their tax refunds, will encourage people to open bank accounts.

Little-Known Federal Program Boosts Work of Boston Anti-Poverty Group

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EDT

The program gives people incentive to get a job, get off welfare, and achieve other goals.

Innovative Nonprofits Help the Poor Build Savings

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Creative new efforts are drawing grant-making support, but now charities are seeking ways to vastly expand the number of Americans they reach.

Prizes and Games Inspire People to Save

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:00:00 EDT

Charities seeking cheaper and more effective ways to help Americans achieve their financial goals find that fun matters.

Formal 'Lending Circles’ Help Immigrants Build Credit

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 09:00:00 EDT

The Mission Asset Fund, in San Francisco, has found a creative way to help people gain access to the financial mainstream.

Live Updates From SXSW Interactive 2013

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:25:00 EDT

Read about a tool that reports results of projects in near real time and research on creating better online experiences for users of mobile devices. We’ll continue to provide updates regularly until the conference ends Tuesday.