Nonprofit Leaders of Color Speak Out About Struggles and Triumphs
People of color who have climbed the ladder at foundations or charities talk about their challenges, coping strategies, successes, and whether they think things are getting better.
Richard King Mellon Foundation Picks New CEO (Transitions)
Also, the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s interim president will continue on permanently, and Boston University promotes its next head of development as it concludes its $1.5 billion capital campaign.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Luz Vega-Marquis, who announced this week she will retire in 2020, has faced turnover from employees who say they felt mistreated, diminished, and even traumatized.
By MARC GUNTHER
Contributor
Instead of using terms like “at-risk,” “low-income,” and “disadvantaged,” define people first by their aspirations and contributions, as in “a black student striving to overcome a threatening environment and graduate.”
By Trabian Shorters
Contributor
United Way Appoints New President of U.S. Arm (Transitions)
Also, the Meadows Foundation’s next CEO is the founders’ great-nephew, and Russell Granet, acting president of the Lincoln Center, will now lead the New 42nd Street theater group.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Gifts to Charity Dropped 1.7 Percent Last Year, Says ‘Giving USA’
The decline, fueled by a drop in giving by individuals, could be a warning sign that the new tax law and other challenges will stall giving in future years.
By Emily Haynes and Michael Theis
What Fundraisers Should Do Next: How ‘Giving USA’ Findings Point to Smart Strategies
Focus on the mission, small donors, and corporate employees, say fundraising experts. And don’t ignore the people who give through donor-advised funds even though they are hard to find.
By Emily Haynes and MICHAEL THEIS
Why Good Managers Overcome the Desire to Be Liked
And what happens when they don’t.
By Jennifer R. Farmer
Contributor
Huge Pay Disparities Exist in Base Salaries and Bonuses, Chronicle Data Reveals
Senior-level employees at international groups, religious organizations, and arts and culture groups have compensation with the smallest percentage of bonus pay, new searchable Chronicle data shows.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Congress Passes Bill to Force Charities to File Tax Forms Electronically
If President Trump signs the measure, all nonprofits would be expected to file their informational returns in machine-readable format starting next year.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Prudential and Wells Fargo Foundations Appoint New Leaders (Transitions)
Also, the Nature Conservancy shakes up its leadership following an internal investigation of sexual misconduct at the environmental group.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Calif. Creates New Position to Connect Nonprofits With State Government
Kathleen Kelly Janus will serve as senior adviser on social innovation to Gov. Gavin Newsom. Nonprofit experts across the country are sure to watch whether she can steer the wealth of Silicon Valley to where it will help residents the most.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Assets at Small Foundations Declined 3.5% Last Year, Study Shows
Donor contributions were not enough to make up for a sour stock market, according to a Foundation Source study of grant makers with assets of less than $50 million.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Asking and Listening: Key to Social Change Communications Is Focusing on the People We Serve
Policy making is stronger when it is shaped by the people it’s supposed to help — and that takes new ways to communicate and build connections.
By Anne-Marie Slaughter
Contributor
Most Nonprofit Managers Like Their Jobs a Lot, a New Poll Finds
The survey by Classy, an online fundraising company, also found that half of managers were concerned about whether employees at their organizations were paid enough.
By dan.parks and Julian Wyllie
ProPublica Unveils New Tool Making It Easier to Search 3 Million Nonprofits’ Tax Filings
The feature lets users search the complete text of the Form 990 that nonprofits must file with the IRS.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor