Fundraisers Earned More in 2021 and Anticipate Higher Wages to Come
More than three-fourths of fundraisers said they planned to stay at their current organization, according to a survey, and among those staying, three-fourths said they expected to earn more in 2022 than last year.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Lululemon Founders Give Nearly $76 Million to Conserve and Expand Canadian Parkland
Plus, MacKenzie Scott gave $15 million to a clean-water charity, and five universities landed big gifts.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Why Patagonia’s Purpose-Driven Business Model Is Unlikely to Spread
Well-intentioned advocates for more focus on social or environmental issues are still no match for the pressure to deliver short-term results.
By Ken Pucker
Contributor
The White House Wants to End Hunger by 2030. Here’s What It Means for Nonprofits.
The Biden administration is holding a high-profile meeting on Wednesday to discuss ways nonprofits, foundations, businesses, and government can ensure everyone has access to healthy food.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
A scholar who studies how philanthropy affects the environment discusses what makes this move stand out. Plus: Why Patagonia’s Purpose-Driven Business Model Is Unlikely to Spread.
By Ash Enrici
Contributor
Human Rights Campaign Names a New President; Wells Fargo Foundation Installs Its First Black Leader
Also, the Leon Levy Foundation has promoted its next president from within.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
A Nonprofit Leader Discusses How to Spark Change Through Service and Advocacy
The leader of the Boston-area nonprofit La Colaborativa, which provides social services and programs to Latinx immigrants, talks about how nonprofits can spur sustainable change through both direct service and advocacy work.
Spending too little on overhead deprives nonprofits of the competitive salaries, staff training, equipment, and other resources they need for long-term success.
By Hala Altamimi and Qiaozhen Liu
Also, the Schuler Education Foundation issued $95 million in challenge grants for financial aid at liberal-arts colleges, and the World Food Program USA has received $32 million to address the global food crisis.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How to Strengthen Donor Loyalty? A New Study Says Talk Less, Listen More
A survey of more than 1,000 charity supporters indicates two-way communication is key to long-term commitment.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects