For-profits tend to accept the benefits of coaching as a given. Nonprofits, on the other hand, question whether or not coaching actually works, and are more concerned with return on investment. But, as Bill Ryan explains, rather than asking “Does coaching work?,” nonprofit organizations invested in the practice would be better served figuring out how to make it work in their particular situation.

Research reiterates that the focus nonprofits’ overhead costs as a proxy for worthiness is misguided.

UK’s New Philanthropy Group CEO predicts recession-related closures of mid-sized charities, but will the shakeout help or hurt the nonprofit sector?

The writings of observers like Dan Pallotta suggest that nonprofits shy away from investing in advertising because of pressures to limit their overhead. Ohio State University accounting professor Brian Mittendorf looks at the numbers and finds that nonprofits don’t seem to underinvest in advertising, overhead concerns or not. 

New York University President John Sexton looks to turn NYU into a global brand, but faculty members say he is placing financial concerns ahead of educational concerns.

As major donors felt the impact of the Bernie Madoff scam and the economic downturn, the Palm Beach Opera has had to scramble to refit its business plan to the environment.

Billionaire philanthropists have many options for doling out their mega-funds, and many will opt for traditional private foundations. But how do we raise questions about the timing of long-term grantmaking? And does the “spend down” model need rebranding?

Many crowdfunding projects are “one and done,” such as a musician’s production of an album. But how can you harness the power of crowdfunding for ongoing nonprofit service delivery? 

The Institute for Works of Religion, otherwise known as the Vatican bank, is “the most secret bank in the world.” Did it play a role in Pope Benedict XVI’s surprise decision to retire?

The story behind the closure of a Southern California YMCA is a reminder that buildings are not just fixed assets but fixed assets that need to be fed like hungry babies.

Four Chicago nonprofit dance companies have merged into one: FlySpace. Is this the model of the future for many arts organizations that may benefit from pooling resources?

Nonprofits, donors, and people allied with them: watch out when there are deals that sound too good to be true. They just about always are.

Moody’s Investors Service downgraded a record $20 billion in nonprofit hospital debt in 2012, citing concerns about reimbursement rates, slow insurance payment rates and other issues.

Most nonprofit leaders aren’t investment whizzes, but most realize that they should carefully consider their investment options. There are many ways to do so that are in harmony with one’s mission.

When people talk about organizations having to do more with less, they’re typically not referring to the Internal Revenue Service, though it appears that dilemma may be the case at the IRS, too.

A recent report from the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform offers a scathing critique of New York’s administration of the Medicaid program.

While the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers prepare for Super Bowl XLVII, the tax-exempt National Football League (NFL) is playing a game of its own: lobbying Congress.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is reportedly preparing to launch lawsuits across the U.S. The charity’s atypical structure features an executive role split between husband and wife.

In a recent article, Forbes ponders whether a $1 million salary is too high for a nonprofit CEO. What measures should we use to address this question in a meaningful way?

A PricewaterhouseCoopers survey of the world’s corporate CEOs finds these titans of industry not particularly confident in their companies this year. How do you think your nonprofit will fare?

Forty years after Roe vs. Wade, the battle goes on. Just ask the Susan G. Komen for the Cure affiliates nursing wounds after the national organization’s fight with Planned Parenthood.

The American Petroleum Institute, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Oxfam America battle over a Dodd-Frank provision requiring disclosure of payments to foreign governments.

Forbes reports another appalling misstatement of non-cash donations by an international relief organization. This one, by Operation Compassion, is likely to require the largest dollar figure restatement yet.

While it’s unlikely (though not inconceivable) that congressional Republicans would allow the U.S. to default on its debt, they might try to force a government shutdown unless President Obama gives in and cuts programs.

In the U.K., the Charity Commission has apparently been summoned to the hunt where the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is concerned.

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., one of the nation’s largest public pension funds is divesting itself of gun manufacturer holdings.

Blackbaud President and CEO Marc Chardon discusses an interesting array of challenges and opportunities for nonprofits in the year ahead with NPQ Editor-in-Chief Ruth McCambridge.

Historian Robert Dalzell says that there is a pattern in U.S. history of very high profile, public giving at times when financial conditions cause society to eye the rich harshly.

As we consider the broader implications of tax reform and government spending in the wake of the “fiscal cliff” deal, nonprofit leaders need to emphasize what we buy with our tax dollars.

Last week the Senate approved a $60.4 billion aid package for hurricane Sandy relief for the East Coast, legislation but House Republican Leadership failed to act on it before closing the legislative session.