Podcast

Mobile Giving: Shortens gap between emotion and giving

River of Refuge has the kind of story that compels people to get involved when they hear it. And give money. But the question became: how can we shorten the gap between hearing the story and giving dollars? Listen to how they used mobile for a hugely successful campaign that raised nearly $30,000 in a few days.

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What does the future of the sector look like?

  In the past month or so, I’ve had the opportunity to meet several bright, energetic, enthusiastic and passionate young people who are making the nonprofit sector better in a number of ways. Now-maybe it’s because I’m getting older and bit nostalgic—but I don’t recall being nearly as dedicated to anything (well, at least anything […]

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Voices from the Third Sector

What can one person do?

  Several years ago, I left my cushy advertising job to serve the Peace Corps in Bangladesh, one of the poorest countries in the world where poverty is a way of life.  Leprosy was still a health concern as beggars felt that having this disfiguring disease was a boon – a way to convince people […]

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Voices from the Third Sector

Leadership: Multi-tasking while staying focused

Introducing our featured Executive Director for this month: Karen Gager, Executive Director at HeadsUp in Rhode Island. Here Karen shares some advice relative to common struggles cited by many of our readers: limited financial and human resources. We think you’ll relate to Karen’s challenges and hope you’ll be able to benefit from her tips on how to think […]

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5 Minute Interview

Five Minute Interview: Anthony Jones of Ducks Unlimited

Third Sector Today caught up with Anthony Jones, Web Director at Ducks Unlimited, which received the Web Marketing Association’s award for Top Nonprofit Mobile Website 2013 to discuss strategy.

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Voices from the Third Sector

Dr. Tempel: Fundraising is more than a job, it’s a way of life

Interview with Dr. Eugene R. Tempel, Founding Dean of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, where he shares his perspective on the hottest topics and trends in philanthropy and fundraising.

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Voices from the Third Sector

Life’s Journey Leads to Helping Others Reach Potential

  Gerald Brown has been part of Middle Tennessee’s nonprofit scene for more than 12 years. With his genuine southern charm and easygoing style, it’s no surprise that he knows a lot of people from networking like a star.  And, while his networking ability is key in opening doors, it’s his acumen for cultivating relationships, […]

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Voices from the Third Sector

What About Income Inequality at Organizations Trying to End Income Inequality?

The CEO of a major organization is earning 20 times the income of his line staff, many of whom must rely on public assistance to just get by. Such a scenario would not a big surprise in the corporate world, right? But what if in this scenario the organization in question had as its central mission lifting people out of poverty and empowering families?

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