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When Crisis Strikes
Two Alliance member agencies overcame two very different crisis
situations. Use these tips for preparing a crisis communications plan.

FAST Program Is a Hit
By Dawn Lockhart
Jacksonville’s Family Counseling Services’ FAST program showcases the child-serving capabilities of the organization.

Alliance Leads Call for Nonprofit Accounting Reforms
By Patrice A. Heinz
Alliance and Surdna Foundation study suggests nonprofit sector needs to consider voluntarily compliance with legislation prompted by corporate accounting scandals.

How Branding Drives Agency Fund Development Efforts
By Bob Jones
Many organizations do not realize the significant role branding plays in their fund development efforts.

Why Branding is Critical to Your Agency’s Survival
Hallmark marketing leader and Alliance board member Paul Quick offers brand development guidelines and explains benefits to members in question- and-answer session.

Employee or Independent Contractor?
By Kathryn Vanden Berk
Understanding complex and often confusing IRS, federal, and state regulations can save you dollars, time, and legal headaches.

National Family Week: Making the Connections Count Even More
Get up-to-date on four important developments in the National Family Week efforts: the helpful how-to guide, National Family Week advocacy awards, the new Web site, and examples of collaborative efforts.

Accreditation
By Bojana Stoparic
COA has improved its Preliminary Accreditation Report process.

National Perspectives
By Peter Goldberg
Study in Harvard Business Review ignores nonprofit sectors’ unique characteristics and tolerances.