The People Behind Nonprofits: Part Three

Interested in pursuing a career in nonprofit operations management? Here’s what experts in the field think you should know: It’s not enough to just be passionate about the cause. The nonprofit sector also needs business-minded people who excel at their jobs and are...

The People Behind Nonprofits: Part Two

Surprises come in every career and the glamourized versions we imagine often don’t come close to the truth. For those making the change from the corporate world to the nonprofit sphere, these surprises can be unexpected and even shocking. For example, many of our...

Some Good News for a Change

I think few would argue that thus far, 2020 has been memorable for all the wrong reasons. However, while we all may be struggling, charitable donors have been very generous in the first half of this difficult year. This month (July 2020) we analyzed donor files of...

The People Behind Nonprofits: Part One

Unlike many careers, there is no clear path to nonprofit work. There are few university courses and even fewer majors dedicated specifically to nonprofit management. While this may be common knowledge, it became increasingly clear as our experts rattled off degrees...

The People Behind Nonprofits: Introduction

From the Salvation Army to Habitat for Humanity, nonprofits have become household names, and for good reason. They possess the time, resources, and ability to do the work that so often falls through the cracks; feeding the hungry, housing the homeless, and fighting...