Fundraising Campaigns Move Forward Despite Pandemic Disruption
The pandemic has led to changes in campaign timelines, fundraising priorities, and of course, how fundraisers ask for the major gifts that are critical to helping nonprofits of all kinds — aid groups, arts organizations, and others — reach ambitious goals. Experts believe some of these changes may stick around in the years to come.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Why Women Don’t Get Ahead at Nonprofits
For a variety of reasons, women continue to be held back from chances to earn more and gain powerful positions at nonprofits large and small. The situation is even tougher for women of color.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Childhood Experiences at 4-H Drive a Tech Executive’s Giving
Andrew and April Bosworth have made big gifts to the National 4-H Council and the Peninsula Open Space Trust.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
The Challenges of Being a Woman Leader of Color at a Nonprofit
Women of color are less likely than white women, white men, and men of color to rise to leadership positions at nonprofits, particularly large nonprofits. But beating the odds and landing the top spot often opens the door to a whole new set of problems. Plus: see our cover story on the pay gap for women.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Photo Competition Chronicles Life During Covid
The pictures document poignant stories of everyday people struggling to survive the disease and the economic fallout it has caused.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
S.D. Businessman Gives $90 Million to 3 Human-Services Groups
Plus, Jeff Bezos pledges another $25 million to help those struggling in Washington State, and a community college in Virginia lands $2.7 million.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Dana Foundation Will Install New President in March
Also, the Doe Fund has named the founder’s wife as its next CEO, and NPR has hired a new chief development officer.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Highlights of statements by prominent nonprofit leaders in the wake of the attack on the Capitol on Wednesday, now including a letter to Congress from 75 grant makers and coalitions.
Gates Foundation Commits Additional $250 Million for Covid-19 Tests, Vaccines, and Treatments
Also, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation gave $228 million in emergency financial support to groups working in the arts and culture, humanities, and higher education, and Johnson & Johnson has pledged $100 million to address health equity for people of color.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Philanthropy Favors Traditional Public Schools Over Public Charter Schools, Study Finds
Traditional public schools received an average of $3,090 in philanthropic support compared with $1,680 for public charter schools, a 46 percent disparity, according to a new study.
By Michael Theis
Contributor