Nonprofit Leaders of Color Speak Out About Struggles and Triumphs
People of color who have climbed the ladder at foundations or charities talk about their challenges, coping strategies, successes, and whether they think things are getting better.
Health Care for People — and for the Planet
People living in rainforests survive in part by cutting down trees and selling the wood, which contributes to climate change. Health in Harmony is trying to change that.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
How Grant Makers Can Support Small Charities
General operating support should truly mean no restrictions, says Zeeba Khalili, learning and evaluation officer at the Marguerite Casey Foundation.
Editor’s Notebook: How We Make Decisions About Advertising
Why the Chronicle chose to publish a full-page ad from the Federation for American Immigration Reform attacking the Southern Poverty Law Center.
By STACY PALMER
Contributor
The latest report from “Giving USA” sends a host of worrisome signals about what lies ahead for nonprofit fundraising.
By Emily Haynes and Michael Theis
What Fundraisers Should Do Next: How ‘Giving USA’ Findings Point to Smart Strategies
Focus on the mission, small donors, and corporate employees, say fundraising experts. And don’t ignore the people who give through donor-advised funds even though they are hard to find.
By Emily Haynes and MICHAEL THEIS
3 Steps to Deciding How to Invest in Social-Media Ads
In a “pay-to-play” environment, fundraising and marketing experts urge charities to take risks, consider search ads, and beware of “vanity metrics.”
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
This High School Class of 1968 Wrote a Playbook: How to Raise $25 Million
For their 50th anniversary, the Culver Military Academy Class of 1968 wanted to get as many alumni as possible to give. Five years of planning, outreach, research, and some friendly competition did the trick.
By Libby Sander
Contributor
Alzheimer’s Association’s Fundraising Walk Defies the Odds
Revenue from the events has more than doubled during the last decade. Here’s how they did it.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor