How Nonprofits Are Helping Workers Cope With Pandemic Fatigue
A year into the pandemic, nonprofit workers are struggling. Here’s what leaders and foundations can do to help.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
Why Women Don’t Get Ahead at Nonprofits
For a variety of reasons, women continue to be held back from chances to earn more and gain powerful positions at nonprofits large and small. The situation is even tougher for women of color.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
The Challenges of Being a Woman Leader of Color at a Nonprofit
Women of color are less likely than white women, white men, and men of color to rise to leadership positions at nonprofits, particularly large nonprofits. But beating the odds and landing the top spot often opens the door to a whole new set of problems. Plus: see our cover story on the pay gap for women.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
How the YMCA Is Tackling Racial Justice and Billions in Lost Revenue
Kevin Washington, CEO of the YMCA of the USA, talks about meeting member Ys where they are when it comes to DEI — and the devastating impact of closing the groups’ in-person programs.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
Fluency in Multiple Languages and Staff Focus Aid Volunteer Efforts
Many of the volunteers who played an important role in Hurricane Sandy recovery were veterans of Occupy Wall Street.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
Nonprofits on Staten Island learned firsthand after Sandy that collaboration, particularly with local government agencies, is key to disaster response.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
How Hurricane Sandy Helped Nonprofits Prepare for Covid
Small nonprofits were more responsive than big ones, and quick grant making was critical.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
Nonprofit Leaders of Color Say Demand for Services Is Straining Budgets (Report)
The Building Movement Project surveyed 433 charity leaders of color. Women leaders, in particular, reported that they are stretched thin.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
Giving cash instead of services, arts groups taking on civics and racial healing, and more ways nonprofits are rethinking their work in the wake of 2020’s crises.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
Weighing Risk and Mission, Nonprofits Begin to Reopen
Restarting in-person services safely is complicated and expensive — and no amount of planning eliminates all the risks.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism