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  1. Four Boston-area nonprofits got $170K in grant funding from BNY Mellon. See who they are at www.massnonprofit.org.
  2. The Community Foundation for Nantucket increased its grants to nonprofits by 37% over last year. Details at www.massnonprofit.org.
  3. A new survey says foundations often rely on anecdotal information to gauge their progress. More at www.massnonprofit.org
  4. Philanthropists pool $1.6 million to help people weather the ongoing financial crisis. See www.massnonprofit.org.
  5. The 10 biggest nonprofit employers in Massachusetts annually generate an average of $102,000 per employee. See www.massnonprofit.org.
  6. Read about 10 steps to create a fund development plan at www.massnonprofit.org.
  7. Mass. charities got only 41 cents for every dollar raised by professional solicitors in 2008. Read more at www.massnonprofit.org.
  8. Peabody Essex Museum lays off 16 staffers, due to recessionary pressures. Details at www.massnonprofit.org.
  9. Ed Kelley tells about he became the leader of a nonprofit, and how he has evolved in the role. More at www.massnonprofit.org.
  10. Gann Academy lands major gift to be used to retire long-term debt. See www.massnonprofit.org for details.
  11. Pan-Mass Challenge gave $30 million to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute -- a lot but less than last year. Read more at www.massnonprofit.org
  12. Healthy Malden will shut down due to an insurmountable budget deficit. More at www.massnonprofit.org.
  13. The Internet will be a principal channel by which people will contribute to nonprofits in the next few weeks. See www.massnonprofit.org.
  14. Two foundations give $110K to local food pantries in response to rising demand. More at www.massnonprofit.org.
  15. The New Bedford Whaling Museum recently landed a $1.5 million grant. Details at www.massnonprofit.org.
  16. Community Servings recently sold $420,000 worth of pies to help feed disadvantaged, critically ill people. See www.massnonprofit.org
  17. Gender doesn’t predict if people will give to charity. More at www.massnonprofit.org.
  18. The North Shore Music Theatre may re-open next spring under new ownership. Read more at www.massnonprofit.org.
  19. Doing good is not good enough for nonprofits. They must also prove how well they’re performing. More at www.massnonprofit.org.
  20. Galas still help Massachusetts nonprofits raise significant funds. Full story at www.massnonprofit.org.