2013 Highlights: About People in The Nonprofit World

Patty Stonesifer: From Gates Foundation Head to Leader of Food Pantry
Patty Stonesifer, who was the first staff leader of the world’s biggest philanthropy, in April will become head of the $6-milllion Martha’s Table in Washington.

Sree Sreenivasan: A Digital Superstar Gets Ready to Help an Iconic Museum Get Connected
Sree Sreenivasan will become the first chief digital officer at the Metropolitan Museum of Art after serving in that role at Columbia University.

3 Reasons Benjamin Jealous Succeeded
An understanding of the grass roots, experience working as a newspaper editor, and a willingness to collaborate gave the NAACP leader the wherewithal to turn around a fading nonprofit.

Sarah Johnson: A Young Leader Shows Carnegie Hall How to Reach Out
Sarah Johnson, winner of Independent Sector’s award for under-40 leaders, has built collaborative efforts with hospitals, schools, social-service organizations, and prisons.

David Kuo: Genuine Compassionate Conservatism Could Do Wonders for Poor Americans
Right-leaning donors would be wise to follow the advice of David Kuo, a former White House aide to George W. Bush, about the best ways to transform public policy.

Robert Edgar: A Forceful Nonprofit Protector of Values and Ethics
The chief executive of Common Cause, who died at age 69, was a strong coalition builder whose diplomatic style and ferocious passion for ethics made him an effective leader.

Delores Barr Weaver: A Former NFL Team Owner Champions Controversial Causes
Delores Barr Weaver is pouring $50-million into a fund to help girls caught up in sex trafficking and to reduce the number of rapes among people in the military, among other efforts.