Where Most Needed

Twenty Most Important Charity Stories of 2006

They may not be the stories that gained the most attention, but in my opinion are the most important stories about the charity industry in this last year. 

Rebranding Christmas

With charity sponsorship, a design firm comes up with a new way of thinking about that controversial holiday that comes this time of year.

When You Wish Upon a Blog

Entrepreneur wants sponsors to donate $1 for every wish posted to his blog. 

Ontario Smoking Ban Kills Charity Bingo Hall

Twenty local charities are scrambling to find alternatives.

Old-Fashioned Charity Adjusts Its Direct Mail in a Changing World

Direct mail remains a discipline committed to experimentation. 

Survey: Accountability Not High on the Board Agenda in Small Scale Charities

Board governance survey exposes the divergence in board roles in small and large scale organizations.

Funny Frat Breaks Up the Greeks at Ole Miss

International students use partying to expose the campus to foreign concepts of tolerance and inclusivity. 

Buzz in the Bible Biz

Market forces are driving a proliferation of Bible versions to suit ever-smaller consumer niches, but some fear that commercialization obscures the message. 

Accountability is So Last Year

Seminar advises board members to get past financial accountability concerns.

Red Myth, Blue Myth

Two faulty assumptions work together to color our confused thinking about charities (at least in the US).