What Role Should Consultants Play in the Nonprofit World?
As foundations and charities seek to figure out how to transform their operations in the wake of the pandemic, they will hire outside help. Let’s better understand how consultants can contribute in ways that make a difference, says a scholar who has been studying these firms.
By Leah Reisman
Contributor
Philanthropy Can’t Achieve Its Goals Unless Democracy Works
In 2019, philanthropy and democracy celebrated a new milestone in their long partnership: the nation’s more than 100,000 foundations distributed the highest dollar amount on record, more than $75 billion to support public goods including cutting-edge medical research, early-childhood education,…
By STEPHEN HEINTZ
Contributor
Despite the Down Economy, Some Nonprofits Aim to Grow
The nonprofit sector as a whole may be struggling, but plenty of ambitious organizations still want to expand — and some are succeeding.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Levi Strauss Foundation Has Focused on Racial Justice for a Decade
The Levi Strauss Foundation has supported social-justice organizations for a decade with its Pioneers in Justice program.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Editor’s Notebook: Philanthropy’s Quickened Pace
Racial justice grant making is taking off but a debate is raging over whether philanthropy is doing enough fast enough.
How a Small Nonprofit Came Back From the Brink in the 2008 Recession
A group that serves disadvantaged youths in New York City was on the verge of expanding when its revenue suddenly dried up in the economic collapse. It’s now a $34 million organization.
By Michael Anft
Contributor
Report Projects 22,000 Nonprofits Will Fail Due to Coronavirus
That median estimate produced by Candid represents a failure rate of 7 percent.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Small Online Fundraising Events Gain Popularity
Big virtual galas are giving way to small, low-cost events that are helping groups build ties to supporters, raise money, and provide intimate connections to the mission for big and small donors alike.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Coronavirus Diary: What Keeps a Disaster-Preparedness Leader Awake at Night
Nicolette Louissaint is executive director of Healthcare Ready, a nonprofit that helps coordinate the efforts of health care companies, governments, and community organizations during disasters. She spoke to the Chronicle about disaster preparedness and what the last three months have taught her as a nonprofit leader.
The Struggle to Build a Social-Justice Group as a Black Leader
Kandace Montgomery worked for no pay to get her Minneapolis group, Black Visions Collective, off the ground. Now it has new donors and broad interest. She’s not sure that will last.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
To Combat Racism, Nonprofits Need to Knit Generations Together, Leader Says
Ben Jealous says young people play a critical role in fighting racism.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How to Tackle Race at Your Organization
Nonprofit CEO Rahsaan Harris offers advice about how to talk about race in your organization — and act on those discussions.
By carmen.mendoza
Contributor
Public-Philanthropic Effort Aims to Feed the Hungry, Put Restaurant Staff Back to Work
The need for affordable food is increasing at the same time that an estimated 10 million cooks and other restaurant staff are out of work. One Fair Wage — a campaign advocating for a standard living wage for service workers, backed by the nonprofit Alliance for a Just Society — saw untapped…
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Editor’s Notebook: A Renewed Quest For Racial Equity
Nonprofits and foundations are grappling with critical questions of diversity and racial equity. A look inside the Chronicle’s July 2020 issue.
By STACY PALMER
Contributor
Planned Giving Is Having a Moment
Many fundraisers are hesitant to bring up planned giving during the pandemic, but experts say that might be a mistake. Some charities have seen a steep increase in bequest commitments and other legacy gifts.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
In a country suddenly riveted by issues of race, will nonprofits finally move forward on equity in the workplace, or will Covid and the economy derail their plans?
By Jim Rendon and Eden Stiffman