Lack of Women in Top Roles Hinders Nonprofits, Female Nonprofit Workers Say
Nonprofits too often miss out on donations and hurt their ability to carry out their missions by not putting women in leadership jobs and on boards, say a big share of 650 female nonprofit workers polled this month.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Donors to Community Funds Praise Their Leadership, Knowledge, and Integrity
In a poll of 6,000 donors, 86 percent said they would recommend their local grant makers to colleagues or friends.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Donor Dedicates Wealth and Time to Immigrants From Her Homeland
Bita Daryabari found success in Silicon Valley, but her Iranian roots inspired her to help women in the Middle East and to start a social-services charity for immigrants to America.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Philanthropist Wants Americans to See a Different Side of Iran: Its Art and Poetry
Bita Daryabari, the Silicon Valley philanthropist, is directing millions toward promoting Persian arts and culture.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
A Son’s Cerebral Palsy Leads His Father to Become a Charity CEO
Richard Ellenson, head of the Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation, was in advertising before founding companies that develop products for the disabled.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Google CEO Larry Page Gave $177-Million to Charity Last Month
Despite his claim that he would rather give to entrepreneur Elon Musk than to charity, the Google CEO made a $177-million gift to a nonprofit, according to SEC records.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Staffing, Not Stigma, Is Biggest Fundraising Challenge for Mental-Health Charities
A new study of more than 100 fundraisers highlights concerns that board members and chief executives don’t understand fully what it takes to attract donations.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Cornell U.’s President Named to Head Smithsonian
David Skorton’s role in raising $5-billion for the university is one big reason he was chosen.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Offbeat Productions Bring New Patrons to Theater Center
The Denver Center Theatre Company used a foundation grant to create a successful program that uses texting, video, and gaming devices to attract young people.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
N.Y. and D.C. Nonprofits Plan New Hiring and Raises, but Turnover Worries Some
More than one-third of groups expect to increase employee pay by 3 percent or more.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor