http://philanthropy.com/section/Nonprofit-Guides/194/ THIS SECTION BELONGS TO MARKETING DO NOT MAKE CHANGES WITHOUT ASKING!!!!! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:00:05 EST http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/126768/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Fund-RaisersRecruiters/126768/ Social media and increased emphasis on ethics are part of a new version of a test fund raisers must pass to gain professional certification.

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/126769/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Getting-Fund-Raiser/126769/ Key facts about how the certification process for fund raisers works.

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/126781/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Getting-Volunteers-to-Raise/126781/ Competition and social connections can help spur efforts by supporters to attract charitable contributions.

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/126785/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-NC-Arts-Council-Steers-an/126785/ Business and arts leaders joined forces to turn Charlotte, N.C., into a cultural force, overcoming many hurdles when the banking crisis caused massive layoffs.

]]> Sun, 20 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/65506/ http://philanthropy.com/article/EconomyPolitics-Cause/65506/ Bequests and other estate gifts have slowed considerably because of the economy, and the uncertainty over the federal estate tax is making matters worse.

]]> Sun, 16 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/65507/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Fellowships-Help-Up-and-Coming/65507/ A fellowship program that prepares people to become executive directors covers financial management and fund raising as well as negotiating and balancing work and home life.

]]> Sun, 16 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/65504/ http://philanthropy.com/article/A-NY-Program-Helps-Ease/65504/ The New School is helping executives navigate the difficult task of leading an organization that has just lost its founder.

]]> Sun, 16 May 2010 14:00:00 EDT http://philanthropy.com/article/article-content/65515/ http://philanthropy.com/article/Do-Charity-Executives-Need/65515/ As charities adopt more businesslike tactics, many aspiring nonprofit executives are considering getting a master's degree in business. However, experts say it's not clear whether those degrees are essential.

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