Business Ventures on the Web

A new World Wide Web site features nonprofit business ventures operated by groups that help the homeless. It's a window into homeless economic development, and illustrates how other nonprofits might use the Web to publicize their work. It also displays some of the difficulties of maintaining a Web site for groups with good intentions but scarce resources.

Connecting a Far-flung Board

If the members of an organization's board are geographically dispersed, they may have trouble working together cohesively. Technology consultant Corinne Waldenmayer shows how to solve this problem by using a variety of electronic tools and resources.

Consortia, Coalitions and Communication

As the nonprofit sector expands worldwide, grantmakers are combining resources, building regional networks, and promoting new forms of electronic communication among their grantees.

E-Advocacy: Lobbying on the Internet

The IRS continues to weigh specific rules governing Internet advocacy by nonprofits. In the meantime, the Alliance for Justice has prepared its own plain-language guidelines for 501( c)(3) organizations that use the Internet to lobby, garner support for a legislative agenda, or pursue other political activities.

Fundraising in Cybersapce

The internet is a new frontier for fundraisers, opening up exciting possibilities. Those who have already ventured into Cyberspace say that they can communicate with donors more effectively, mobilize support more quickly, and make their appeals to a younger segment of the population. Is "virtual" fundraising simply an extension of real-world fundraising? Or does it demand new skills and new ways of doing business?

Internet Intelligence

Is the World Wide Web taking over your life? Here are seven smart tips for keeping up with technology without losing staff time, money - or sleep.

New Software Solutions— How Open Source Can Help

Because of high prices and restrictive licenses, your organization may not be able to purchase all the software it requires. According to computer expert Howard Fosdick, open-source software—free of cost and readily accessible—may be the answer.

Putting Your Organization on the Internet

Like any organizational innovation, going online takes careful planning. In addition to the technical challenges, there's a whole host of administrative and policy concerns to confront. Putnam Barber explains how to manage the process.

Tips for Submitting E-Grant Applications

More and more grantmakers are making it possible (and in some cases, mandatory) for proposals to be submitted electronically. Contributors to The Grantsmanship Center's Alumni Forum have some suggestions for handling the process more smoothly.