1 in 4 Women Fundraisers Has Been Harassed, Exclusive Poll Finds
Two-thirds of women who have encountered misconduct on the job say donors were the perpetrators, according to a new study of more than 1,000 fundraisers sponsored by the ˆ and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Sexual Harassment Is Widespread Problem for Fundraisers, Survey Shows
Two-thirds of women who have encountered misconduct on the job say donors were the perpetrators, according to a new study of more than 1,000 fundraisers sponsored by the Chronicle and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Donor Lawsuits Highlight Need to Tread Cautiously With Gift Agreements
Legal action can rear its ugly head if donors and recipients aren’t clear in their expectations. Experts offer tips on how to avoid problems.
By Maria Di Mento and Timothy Sandoval
Quota Question: Picking a Diverse Board
The nonprofit Sage set flexible goals for the number of trustees who are transgender, straight, disabled, young, old, and so forth — but stopped short of creating strict floors or ceilings.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Becoming Diverse: One Foundation’s Evolution
Six years ago, the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s staff was 58 percent white. Today, that figure is 43 percent. A focus on retention of minority employees is among the reasons for its success.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
What It Takes: How a Charity Confronted Its Lack of Diversity and Found New Strength
Lift, a national nonprofit, has spent eight years trying to change its culture — and leadership — to better reflect America.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
After 25 Years of Talk, Are Nonprofits Ready to Act on Diversity?
Despite the post-Ferguson urgency on race and social justice, nonprofit leadership remains nearly all white. Charities are running out of excuses, diversity advocates say.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
How One Public-Radio Station Talked to Donors About Sexual Harassment
When a scandal rocked NPR, Washington, D.C., affiliate WAMU shared with supporters what it’s doing to prevent workplace misconduct.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
How to Run a Fundraising Campaign for Valentine’s Day and Other ‘Hallmark’ Holidays
To make the most of quieter fundraising periods, celebrate minor holidays. Here’s what some creative charities are doing.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Gifts to Vanguard Charitable Rose 16% Last Year
Because of a hot stock market and the tax overhaul, contributions and new accounts jumped at one of the nation’s largest donor-advised fund providers.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor