MacArthur Foundation Chooses New Chief Financial Officer (Transitions)
Also, and Museum of Contemporary Art Denver promotes a curator to become director, and the Robert and Patricia Switzer Foundation has a new leader.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How to Succeed When You’re the First Black or LGBT or Other Barrier-Breaking Leader
Leaders whose gender, race, or sexual orientation represents a first for an organization should build strong support networks and seek influence rather than power.
By Vincent Robinson
Contributor
New $1.5 Billion N.C. Health Foundation Announces First CEO (Transitions)
Also, Wells Fargo has hired its head of housing-affordability philanthropy, and New York Public Radio appoints a new executive
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Nonprofit Missions Won’t Advance Without Greater Employee Satisfaction (Letter to the Editor)
New polling data makes it clear that problems of burnout and undue pressure are getting in the way of achieving important social missions.
By Scot Chisholm
Contributor
Nonprofit Executives Pen Guide for — and About — Black Women Philanthropists
The guide to philanthropy is intended to counter the idea that black women don’t contribute to charity and that they need to be wealthy to give.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Crowdsourced List of Museum Salaries Goes Viral, Exposing Pay Inequities
An idea that came up at a happy hour earlier this year prompted an informal information-gathering project that has drawn a worldwide response.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Obama Foundation Names Its First Leader (Transitions)
Also, Vic Fuentes, the frontman of the rock group Pierce the Veil, has become CEO of a charity for seriously ill children, and the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation has a new leader.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Solutions to Fundraisers’ Biggest Challenges
A round-up of advice, checklists and tools to help leaders and development professionals improve morale
By Margie Fleming Glennon
Chief Content Officer
How to Use Gatherings to Share Ideas, Connect, and Get Things Done
Organizing and running a productive meeting is much more than logistics. It involves knowing whom to invite and why, asking strategic questions, and giving the event the right name.
By Priya Parker
as told to Carrie Clyne
Changes at Richard King Mellon Family Funds and Planned Parenthood (Transitions)
In other news about people in philanthropy, Marcus Walton, director of racial-equity efforts at Borealis Philanthropy, has been tapped as CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
‘If It Were Easy, Someone Would Have Done It Already’
After traveling to Ghana 10 years ago, she came back wanting to invest in low-cost schools that could be a global force for improved education.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
51% of Fundraisers Plan to Leave Their Jobs by 2021, Says New Survey
The job is getting harder, they say, and they feel “tremendous pressure to succeed.”
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Why Fundraisers Leave, and How to Keep Them
They complain that they don’t get enough support, they’re given unrealistic goals, they lack resources, and more, our survey found. Here are some solutions.
Straight Cash vs. Matching Gift: a Surprise Winner?
Two researchers at Texas A&M University suggest that a matching gift signals a weaker endorsement of a charity than simply making a big gift.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Research Shows How to Advance Public Understanding of Science
Medical breakthroughs, new technology, and other developments happen at a rapid pace, with profound implications for society. It’s vitally important that decision makers, donors, and the public understand them.
Rebranding a Membership Organization: Tips and Advice From a Leader
Questions to ask when considering a new identity for your group, how to solicit input from those you serve, and logistics to plan ahead
By Maryland Philanthropy Network
Contributor