In this recent interview with Steve Ainsley, former publisher of the Santa Barbara News Press,he focuses on four key ways of improving your nonprofit: marketing, differentiation, collaboration and transparency.

Finding ways to encourage donors to invest at a higher level is a common dilemma for fundraising officers. Some use a formula; others say it is an art. In reality, it’s probably a bit of both.

Some nonprofit boards seem to “have their act together” and some are far from it. What is the secret of a high-functioning board of directors? Is there some sort of “secret sauce” for boards?

New capital sources are emerging called impact investing. Pay for Success strengthens nonprofits, philanthropic, faith-based and other community organizations on multiple fronts

With servant leadership, a leader's primary role is to serve employees. Everyone from Lao-Tzu to Max De Pree thinks this a wonderful model. Why then, asks Professor Jim Heskett, is this style so rare among CEOs?

Santa Barbara enjoys a healthy nonprofit sector, providing vital services that impact every segment of our community: arts and culture, environment, animals, healthcare, and a wide range of human services.

Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? Volunteering gives us an opportunity to contribute to our community in a profound and personal way.

Leaders from small business to large corporations are trying their hand at corporate social responsibility.

Are you pleased with your board’s participation in fundraising? Do you wish you could find some way to inspire your board members to advocate and raise funds for your organization? Here are tips on how to energize your board members to raise funds.

Grant writing for nonprofits can be a daunting task. Strict deadlines, a wide variety of formats, and individual preferences can create havoc at the grant writer’s desk. A busy, diligent grant writer can fall prey to the boiler plate syndrome or become overwhelmed by the constant barrage of organizational needs.

Successful grant writers understand the need for creating a well thought out grants calendar and adhering faithfully to the organization’s mission. Crafting a grant proposal to meet a particular funder’s interests, even though it drifts from the organization’s mission, can be tempting; but should always be avoided. Here are some suggestions from funders on how to make your grant proposals more successful.