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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

More than 7,000 nonprofit organizations call Washington home. That may sound like a crowded field, but it's still possible for a small crew of concerned citizens to launch a charitable group. Here's ...

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.