68% of Voters Favor Political Candidates Who Would Help Charities
The study, by Independent Sector, also found that 75 percent of voters favor new rules that would make it harder for politicians to misuse charities “to avoid disclosure and rules on campaign-finance limits.”
By dan.parks
Contributor
Marguerite Casey Foundation Selects Head of Workers Lab as New Leader (Transitions)
Also, Charity Navigator has appointed a new chief ratings technology officer, and the Ford Motor Company chooses the next president of its corporate-giving fund.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Donor Demands, Conflicts of Interest, and Tainted Money Are Fundraisers’ Top Ethical Concerns
Sexual harassment and working with top executive staff are also major concerns for fundraisers, according to a new survey of Association of Fundraising Professionals members.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Strategic Planning Sucks the Life Out of Nonprofits
How and why the process is often flawed, and how to fix it
By Joan Garry
Contributor
Mercy Corps Appoints Interim CEO Following Abuse Scandal Involving Its Founder (Transitions)
Also, the Mozilla Foundation hired a new vice president for global programs, and the McKnight Foundation’s president will retire next month.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
3 Ways to Personalize Communications to Donors
Move beyond segmenting donors into lists and craft messages based on a donor’s giving history, avoid sending email ‘blasts’ to inactive donors, and ask for more than money.
By Gabe Cooper
Contributor
GoFundMe Expands Nonprofit Fundraising Offerings
Starting in November, the company will add new features, including stronger data capabilities and a donate button.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Nonprofit Communications Don’t Resonate With Donors
Charities believe live events and Facebook are the way to connect with supporters, but donors say otherwise, according to a survey.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Nonprofits Urge More Attention in Presidential Race to National Service and Other Causes
Ahead of the debate Tuesday night, an alliance of nonprofits is trying to get candidates to commit to a national service agenda. Meanwhile, causes of all kinds are seeking to influence the Democratic campaigns.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Shakes Up Staff for New Focus
The group laid off three staff members and created three new positions, including COO, with goal of focusing the organization more on building relationships with movement groups.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Ex-Obama Official Will Lead Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund (Transitions)
Also, the Baryshnikov Arts Center taps a longtime theater president as its next CEO, and Bill White, who led the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for 50 years, has died at age 82.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Pay for Some Executives at Environmental Nonprofits Tops $1 Million
Data from the Chronicle’s online salary database also found that three employees at the Nature Conservancy made more than $670,000 in 2017.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
3 Ways Foundation Heads Can Lead on Racial Equity
Support projects that alleviate economic and social inequality by addressing their root causes, educate staff members, and change organization culture.
By BEN HECHT
Contributor
92nd Street Y Selects Real-Estate Developer as Next CEO (Transitions)
Also, the interim director of the Andrus Family Fund will stay on permanently, and the Kansas Health Foundation and PwC Charitable Foundations have new leaders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
6 Steps to a Smooth Leadership Transition
A nonprofit’s former leader and his successor share lessons on how to handle the delicate process of handing over the reins.
By Elianne Farhat and Dan McGrath
Network of Community Foundations Hopes to Attract ‘Big Bet’ Money From Foundations
The big winners, if the movement gains traction, would be small nonprofits with a history of working successfully with community foundations to close the “opportunity gap.”
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations