Articles nonprofits will find worth reading

> Four Reasons Why You Need an In-House Social Network
Philanthropy News Digest
September 24, 2010
In recent years, sites like Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter have shown all of us the power and potential of online communities. However, we shouldn't forget about "in-house social networks" — online communities that you as a nonprofit have complete ownership and control of.   Read More...

> New Report Measures Civic Engagement in America
Philanthropy News Digest
September 21, 2010
Despite facing significant challenges, a majority of Americans — nearly 125 million people — did something last year to help solve a problem in their community or support a neighbor in a time of need, a new report from the Corporation for National and Community Service and the National Conference on Citizenship finds.   Read More...

> Gender Gap In Nonprofit Salaries Persists, Study Finds
Chronicle of Philanthropy
September 27, 2010
Female executives are receiving a smaller percentage of the total compensation paid by charities, even though the proportion of charity leaders who are women continues to rise, a new study has found.   Read More...

> How Much to Pay the Executive Director?
Blue Avocado
September 14, 2010
Nonprofit board members are often puzzled when it comes to setting the salary of the executive director. On one hand, we want to keep our talented staff; on the other hand, we know the budget is tight. Some legal and practical guidelines. Read More...
 
> Board Members Are Not Hypothetical Constructs
GuideStar Newsletter
September 16, 2010
It's fairly common among board development writers and consultants to suggest that nonprofits take inventory of their current boards and develop lists of what they need and want to add to the strengths of those boards. Then [goes the conventional wisdom] put your list in priority order, and you'll be ready to do board recruitment.  Read More...