On Becoming a Leader is a biweekly advice column in which Allison Fine, an author, consultant, and expert on nonprofit leadership and strategy, answers your questions about nonprofit careers and ...

Nonprofit organizations address numerous needs that often go unmet by public institutions. There are over 2 million registered nonprofits in the U.S. alone, which employ nearly 13 million people. For ...

Starting a nonprofit organization enables people to make a real difference in the lives of others. While this passion can drive incredible feats, the process of starting and running a nonprofit is not ...

Do you have a favorite cause or a favorite charity you support, either through volunteering or donating funds? Or, perhaps you have a vision for more than you see being done, a vision for more than ...

The defining factor between a nonprofit and for-profit organization boils down to Internal Revenue Code 501(c), which excuses nonprofits from federal tax liability. These qualified charitable ...

A story I tell often goes back to my grad student days. I had a research assistant job, which might be research; it could devolve into grunt work, or it could involve escorting a VIP around campus.