Previous In the Trenches Articles
Back to Basics
More charities are seeking — and getting — operating support (5/1/2008)
Skills to Pay the Bills
Tips for pursuing operating support from grant makers (5/1/2008)
Supporting the Troops
As wars drag on, founders of grass-roots military charities keep fighting the good fight (3/20/2008)
Getting a Grip
Charities are urged to step up efforts to help workers better cope with stress
(12/13/2007)
Caring for Caregivers
Nonprofit groups try new ways to help their workers avoid stress-related illness(12/13/2007)
Easing Their Burdens
New efforts seek to assist stressed-out clergy members (12/6/2007)
Sources of Support
Five foundations that offer consulting aid (11/29/2007)
Charity Comeback
Some nonprofit groups in financial distress hire corporate turnaround experts to help them get out of trouble
(11/8/2007)
Leading the Way
Diversity officers seek to move their organizations toward an inclusive future (10/18/2007)
Way to Grow
Charities use business practices to rapidly expand their programs (9/6/2007)
Guiding Grant Makers
A new group works to sort out the growing field of philanthropy consultants (9/19/2007)
Starting from Scratch
How charities cope when their boards need a makeover (5/31/2007)
Bad Consultant Confidential
How charities cope when outside help isn't helpful (4/19/2007)
Making a Match
Tips for hiring the right fund-raising consultant (4/19/2007)
Getting a Head Start
Fiscal sponsorship helps fledgling charitable programs fly (4/5/2007)
Umbrella Organizations
Sponsorships could cut waste in the charity world, say experts (4/5/2007)
Life During Wartime
A grant maker gathers insight while serving active military duty (2/22/2007)
Setting Up Shop
Tips for charities that seek to create revenue-generating businesses (1/25/2007)
Softening the Hard Sell
Why donors stop giving — and what charities can do to win them back (11/23/2006)
Courting Generation Next
Charities try new ways to attract big donors under 40 (11/9/2006)
Paying the Price
High gas and utility costs prompt changes at some charities (10/26/2006)
Coming Together
Charity leaders are forming support groups to improve their career skills and battle isolation on the job
(10/12/2006)
Taking It to the Streets
Old-school canvassing brings new donors to charities (9/28/2006)
Governing from Afar
Family funds face hurdles as trustees move away (8/3/2006)
We're With the Band
Charities find that joining forces with touring musical acts can help spread their messages to new audiences (8/3/2006)
Opening Acts
Tips for convincing bands to share the spotlight with a charity (8/03/2006)
A Space of Their Own
Centers for nonprofit groups offer low-cost rent and other perks
(5/18/2006)
IN THE TRENCHES
Dear Landlord
Running office centers poses big challenges for charities (5/18/2006)
Beyond Damage Control
An emphasis on communications skills can help charities survive a public-image crisis (5/25/2006)
Getting Over Growing Pains
Life-cycle analyses help charities deal with the challenges of aging (4/6/2006)
Banding Together
Charities that team up to raise money find such partnerships can yield big benefits, but many remain leery (4/6/2006)
Marking Charity Milestones
Anniversary celebrations can draw attention and dollars (1/12/2006)
Crafting a Capital Campaign
A strong rationale for support and committed trustees are the keys to success for first timers (11/10/2005)
Passing It On
Charities find that an old method, word of mouth, can create buzz (10/27/2005)
Code of Conduct
Tips for crafting a sexual-harassment policy to protect nonprofit workers (10/6/2005)
Story Time
Foundation leaders spin tales from their families' lives as a way to share values and traditions (9/1/2005)
Bouquets and Brickbats
How charities handle good -- and bad -- reviews from nonprofit watchdogs (9/21/2005)
Behind the Numbers
Many nonprofit groups use the term, but the definition of 'member' varies (8/4/2005)
Marketing the Message
Many charities need improvement when it comes to communication practices, experts say (6/23/2005)
Highest Bidder
From glitzy to garage-sale, online auctions net big returns for many charities
(6/9/2005)
Creative Compensation
From theater tickets to lemonade parties, nonprofit managers offer innovative incentives to lift morale (6/9/2005)
Dealing With Demanding Donors
How fund raisers can set limits and avoid problems caused by difficult prospects (3/31/2005)
Connecting With Generation X
Charities look for new ways to reach out to the under-40 set (3/31/2005)
Managing Up
How employees can influence a nonprofit supervisor's job performance (3/31/2005)
Who's the Boss?
A field guide to some of the most common managerial types (3/31/2005)
Sharing the Burden
How effective nonprofit managers learn to delegate (3/2/2005)
The Main Event
Tips for creating a fund-raising gala for the first time (2/10/2005)
Special Occasions
Books to help plan a fund-raising event (2/10/2005)
Learning to Schmooze
How nonprofit executives can overcome shyness and inexperience to woo potential supporters (1/27/2005)
Human Resources from Scratch
A growing number of small nonprofit groups are making personnel efforts more professional (11/25/2004)
Getting Started
Experts offer advice to inexperienced human-resources managers (11/25/2004)
Seeking Support
A list of online resources about personnel issues (11/25/2004)
Keeping Workers Safe
Security measures have become a priority at some organizations (11/18/2004)
Taking Care
Resources to help charities prevent violence (11/18/2004)
A Show of Appreciation
Charities find that small rewards or even a simple 'thank you' can have a big impact on employee morale (10/14/2004)
Nonprofit Staying Power
Long-term charity employees say mission is one reason they remain (10/14/2004)
Washington Woes
D.C.-area human-services groups have laid off workers and cut services, says a new study (10/14/2004)
The Great Debate
Keeping office chat about politics civil -- and separate from a charity's public work (10/14/2004)
Good to Grow
Local charities seek out the best ways to expand nationally (8/19/2004)
Boiling Points
Five tips for keeping a small charity out of legal hot water(8/12/2004)
The Letter of the Law
A list of resources on legal issues for nonprofit groups(8/12/2004)
Health Benefits
Employee-wellness programs pay off in productivity and morale (6/24/2004)
Money in the Middle
Charities look to mid-level donors for support and commitment (4/15/2004)
Speaking Out Without Fear
How whistle-blower policies protect charity workers who report ethics lapses (4/15/2004)
Keys to Creativity
Get the best results from brainstorming by following a few simple steps.(3/18/2004)
Learning to Let Go
How to manage the stress of work at a charity (2/12/2004)
All Together Now
Tips for creating livelier, more productive board and staff meetings (2/5/2004)
Conversation Starters
Three unconventional ways to improve charity meetings (2/5/2004)
Day One
Practical tips for new-employee orientation (1/15/2004)
Making Dollars and Sense
Creating an endowment takes planning and patience, but pays off for most charities (12/11/2003)
Prospecting for Gifts
Fund-raising veterans offer advice on setting up a donor-research unit
(10/16/2003)
Border Patrol
Advice for maintaining personal boundaries between nonprofit coworkers (9/11/2003)
Risky Business
How getting personal at work can lead to legal woes for employers (9/11/2003)
Grooming Tips
Nonprofit leaders suggest the best ways to help colleagues succeed (9/4/2003)
Guarding Privacy
How new federal rules are affecting the way nonprofit groups raise funds and manage employee information (8/20/2003)
Trading Spaces
The soft economy creates opportunities for nonprofit groups looking to rent cheaper office space (8/7/2003)
Friends in Need
How charities maintain ties to financially strapped donors (6/26/2003)
Keeping the Faith
The benefits and challenges of working for a charity grounded in a religion different from your own (6/19/2003)
Taking Stock
How charities learn from evaluating themselves, and tips for measuring results (6/12/2003)
Evaluation Guidance
A list of resources to help nonprofit groups assess their programs (6/12/2003)
The Mighty Pen
Tips for getting your charity's views into a newspaper's editorial pages (5/29/2003)
The Write Stuff
Grant makers reveal the most common reasons why grant applications get rejected (4/24/2003)
Grant Seeking 101
Resources to help create better proposals (4/24/2003)
Giving Thanks
Smaller charities need creativity and care when recognizing donors (3/20/2003)
In and Out
What happens to charities when foundations support trendy issues -- and abandon yesterday's hot topics (2/20/2003)
Team Players
Handling the ethical dilemmas that corporate partners can bring to a charity (2/13/2003)
Smooth Talk
A few words to help nonprofit leaders give better speeches -- and quell stage fright (1/30/2003)
Exploring a New World
How charity managers learn to raise funds -- and like it (1/23/2003)
Wanted: Eager Apprentices
Finding, paying for, and getting the best work from nonprofit interns (1/9/2003)
Labor-Intensive
Nonprofit groups turn to unions to organize workers and collaborate on common causes (11/21/2002)
Virtual Support
Small charities find online giving full of rewards and challenges(10/23/2002)
Surfing for Dollars
Tips for creating an online fund-raising system(10/23/2002)
A Primer for Protégés
Tips for getting the most from a mentor(10/23/2002)
Taking the Lead
Tips for making a leadership transition run smoothly (9/26/2002)
Curing "Founderitis"
What to do about charity leaders who can't give up control (9/19/2002)
Reaching Out Online
How electronic newsletters can help charities further their missions without creating virtual junk mail (9/12/2002)
Successful Start-Ups
Advice for would-be charity founders, from those who've been there (7/15/2002)
Resources for Starting a Charity
Books, Web sites, and organizations to help nonprofit founders (7/15/2002)
Beyond the Front Lines
Staying connected to a charity's mission as you move into management (6/24/2002)
Growth Potential
How boards meet the challenge of moving from founding to governing (6/17/2002)
Making a Merger
Easing the transition for workers when charities join forces (6/10/2002)
Conquering the Conference How to get the most value from that registration fee (5/24/2002)
A New Wave
What arts organizations are doing to attract younger patrons (4/22/2002)
One Bad Apple
A troublemaking trustee can undermine an entire organization. Here are some ideas for regaining control (3/25/2002)
Meet the Press
Advice for respecting clients' privacy while getting the attention a charity needs (3/8/2002)
The Heart Fund Married development officers share a passion for social change and swap
their knowledge about helping charities (3/7/2002)
After a Long Drive
How to keep donors and fund raisers motivated when a capital
campaign ends (2/21/2002)
Free and Legal
Where to find the right pro bono lawyer for your charity's needs (2/1/2002)
Pro Bono Resources
A few places that can help your organization find an affordable lawyer (2/1/2002)
Strengthening the Board A six-point plan for recruiting trustees who will enhance your organization (12/17/2001)
Resources on Boards A sampling of articles, books, videos, and other information for recruiting and managing a board (12/17/2001)
Break Time
Sabbaticals give charity executives a chance to hone skills -- or just unwind (3/23/2000)
Why most executive directors don't want the top job again (11/1/2001)
Finding the right fund raiser: how charities do it (4/6/2000)
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