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Sample Layoff Letter

Sample Layoff Letter

January 19, 2009December 15, 2023 Pamela Fyfe

A convenient sample letter for use in nonprofit layoff situations when/if they become necessary.

The 411 on Starting a Car Donation Program

The 411 on Starting a Car Donation Program

February 15, 2009December 13, 2023 Eric A. Hynes

A car donation program is a great way for a nonprofit to expand its donor base and provide new ways to involve existing donors and volunteers.

The Car Donation Controversy and the Right Way to Donate Your Car

The Car Donation Controversy and the Right Way to Donate Your Car

February 20, 2009December 19, 2023 Jan Masaoka

Let’s review the rules around car donations, with some tips on how to donate, and how to get great mileage from a few donations a year.

Ask Rita: Downsizing from Employees to Independent Contractors?

Ask Rita: Downsizing from Employees to Independent Contractors?

March 5, 2009November 2, 2023 Ellen Aldridge, J.D.  and  Pamela Fyfe

We are considering changing some of our employees into independent contractors as a cost-saving measure. What is the potential downside?

The Volunteer Who Couldn’t

The Volunteer Who Couldn’t

May 13, 2009December 19, 2023 Martin Gorfinkel

Martin Gorfinkel explores the difficulties and roadblocks that seniors and retirees can encounter when seeking volunteering opportunities.

How I Raised $1,000 on Facebook Without Breaking a Sweat

How I Raised $1,000 on Facebook Without Breaking a Sweat

July 19, 2009December 19, 2023 Nelson Layag

Nelson Layag shares how he was able to utilize social media features to raise money to support organizations in his community.

Fundraiser Edie Boatman Shares Career-Switching Tips

Fundraiser Edie Boatman Shares Career-Switching Tips

September 14, 2009December 20, 2023 Edie Boatman

Edie Boatman shares advice about making a career change from a for-profit position to a nonprofit position.

Amaze Your Friends with these Nonprofit Factoids

Amaze Your Friends with these Nonprofit Factoids

October 30, 2009December 19, 2023 Rick Cohen

Rick Cohen mined metric tons of data to bring some newly published, meaningful facts about the nonprofit sector that we should be aware of.

Teach for America: Icon with Feet of Clay?

Teach for America: Icon with Feet of Clay?

January 6, 2010December 20, 2023 Rick Cohen

Rick Cohen delves into the less-heard concerns and questions about Teach for America, and its effect on the education sector.

Attack of the Tax-Exemption Killers

Attack of the Tax-Exemption Killers

March 14, 2010December 20, 2023 Rick Cohen

Rick Cohen spotlights attacks by financially starved local and state governments to squeeze extra nickels and dimes from nonprofits.

All-Volunteer Organization Resources

All-Volunteer Organization Resources

March 24, 2010December 14, 2023 Blue Avocado

All-Volunteer Organizations (AVO) are some of the most important nonprofit organizations around; here are some relevant articles for AVOs.

Three Easy Ways for Foundations to Support Democracy

Three Easy Ways for Foundations to Support Democracy

June 20, 2010December 20, 2023 Pablo Eisenberg

Pablo Eisenberg shares some reforms that speak to democracy in the United States, and that would be pretty easy for foundations to do.

Updates on Some Sacred Cows

Updates on Some Sacred Cows

June 21, 2010December 20, 2023 Rick Cohen

Rick Cohen updates on recent controversial articles on Teach for America, L3C corporations, and attacks on the nonprofit tax exemption.

Just Awards: Follow-up to “The Nonprofit Justies”

Just Awards: Follow-up to “The Nonprofit Justies”

September 2, 2010December 20, 2023 Blue Avocado

Just Awards “honor” the New York Times and the Rockefeller Foundation for poor coverage and narcissism related to the nonprofit sector.

Six Easy, Nearly-Free Ways to Be More Disabled-Accessible

Six Easy, Nearly-Free Ways to Be More Disabled-Accessible

November 10, 2010December 19, 2023 Mary Lester

Disabilities activist Mary Lester says there are simple ways to make your office and program sites more accessible without busting the bank.

Nonprofit Love

Nonprofit Love

November 16, 2010December 20, 2023 Blue Avocado

We asked about your experiences with romance in the nonprofit workplace, and the common thread was passion — for your work and each other.

Outsource Your Bookkeeping!

Outsource Your Bookkeeping!

June 6, 2011December 6, 2023 Steve Zimmerman

Outsourced accounting — having the accounting done by an outside person or firm — isn’t new, but it is getting a second look as nonprofits search for ways to cut office costs. 

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