In an economic downturn that began with housing—the subprime mortgage foreclosure crisis—housing and community development groups have a special lens for these times.

With foundation payouts declining, what are the financial prospects for nonprofits in 2009–2010?

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Don’t bury your message: your communications count now more than ever.

In universities across the nation, applied learning curricula offer students real-world nonprofit experience and challenge in classroom settings.

Executive committees: are they helpful decision makers or boardroom bullies?

The recession has affected even the most reliable of nonprofit performers.

Layoffs are never easy. But they can be less draconian if organizations abide by the golden rule.

Going out in style: The dos and don’ts of closing your doors with honor and integrity.

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How can we raise the bar for foundations and improve their practices in the nonprofit sector?

The following directory of nonprofit management education programs lists programs by state. Some institutions offer single programs, while others offer an array.

A slice of humble pie: the story of how Wall Street titans got schooled by eighth-graders.

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