From the President's Office
Dear Friend:
It's been a busy summer here at GuideStar, with a surprising number of inquiries from reporters about nonprofit subjects and an unusual number of articles about how to give to nonprofit organizations.
I thought I would share a few highlights.
Compensation continues to be one of the issues reporters raise most. I try to get them to focus on context: ... Read more
Expand Your Organization's Reach
and Get GuideStar Premium for FREE
Updating your organization's report on GuideStar has a new benefit—a free seat of GuideStar Premium for a year.
The giving season is fast approaching. More and more donors are going on-line to research their giving decisions. Put your organization's best foot forward by updating your report on GuideStar. To thank you for taking the time to update, we'll give your organization one free seat of GuideStar Premium, a $1,000 value. ... Read more
We'd Like to Hear from You
Has updating on GuideStar made a difference for your organization?
Nonprofits often tell us that updating their information on GuideStar led a new donor to them, helped them secure a grant, or other good news. Has your organization benefited from updating on GuideStar? Please tell us how
IRS Updates, August 2008
Weigh in on proposed changes to Form 990-EZ, and find out more about IRS workshops being offered this fall in Chicago, Detroit, and Memphis.
The IRS invites written comments on changes to the 2008 Form 990-EZ. Comments must be received at the IRS no later than September 8, 2008. Background: To comply with new filing requirements, the IRS proposes to allow Form 990-EZ filers to file six schedules developed for the 2008 Form 990. ... Read more
Public Policy Advocacy:
The Case for Nonprofit Engagement
Nonprofits can have an impact on public policy and still play by the rules, this author argues.
In 2008, as candidates for public office court traditional voting blocks on the path to election victory, the nonprofit sector has enormous potential as an untapped political force to shape the nation's future. The nonprofit sector—our ever-expanding asset of "social profit" organizations focused on serving the public good— is creating the most job growth, the best new ideas, and the most effective solutions. ... Read more
Five Questions Every Search
Committee Should Ask of Its Candidates
Just a few well-chosen questions can help you determine if an applicant is a good fit for your organization.
Last month, we offered five questions every search committee should ask of itself, an exercise we recommend every search committee undertake at the very outset of any major executive search. This month, we focus on the more traditional issue of questions addressed to candidates. ... Read more
Fundraising Basics: The Old and New
Not all traditional fundraising techniques are passé, nor is every new one appropriate for every audience.
With new and emerging technologies surfacing in the fundraising realm, fundraisers today have a plethora of choices. Strategies and plans have become more complex and require the use of a variety of tactics. ... Read more
GuideStar on the Road
GuideStar staff will be at the following event this month. Click here to learn more: GuideStar events calendar.
- Aug. 16: Craigslist Foundation 2008 New York Tri-State Area Nonprofit Boot Camp, New York, N.Y.
In This Issue
Expand Your Organization's Reach and Get GuideStar Premium for FREE
Public Policy Advocacy: The Case for Nonprofit Engagement
Five Questions Every Search Committee Should Ask of Its Candidates
Fundraising Basics: The Old and New
