Humane Society, Global Fund for Women Tap New CEOs (Transitions)
Also, the leaders of City Year, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, and the Walton Family Foundation are departing.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Before foundations put more money into job creation and research on the future of work, they should consider all angles. Not all irregular work is as exploitive as Uber.
By Wingham Rowan
Contributor
4 Myths of Nonprofit Communication That May Be Costing You
Bucking conventional wisdom can help you attract donors who believe in your mission and share your priorities.
By MARYANNE DERSCH
Contributor
Recession in 2019? Charities Wring Their Hands but Do Little to Prepare
A decade after the Great Recession beat down charities, groups worry about another downturn but take little action.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Hard Times, Hard Decisions: 7 Things Small and Midsize Charities Should Do When a Recession Looms
With economists warning of an economic downturn, nonprofits and experts talk about what charities should do now to weather the storm.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Fundraisers’ Association Launches Women’s Mentoring Program
A new pilot effort aims to foster innovation and leadership among women who raise money for charities.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
New Study Details Tax Law’s Financial Hit to Nonprofits
The new tax on transportation fringe benefits will cost an average of $12,000 per charity, prompting some to consider ending those perks.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Lutheran World Relief CEO Will Also Lead IMA World Health Following Merger (Transitions)
Also, the American Enterprise Institute names its next chief, and the Kresge Foundation promotes a new managing director of its human-service program.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Ready to Change the World? Jean Case Explains How
The chief executive of the Case Foundation and author of a new book on social change explains her five principals for putting innovative ideas into practice.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Introvert or Extrovert: Who Makes a Better Fundraiser?
Mixing personality types can help you raise more money and hold on to staff members too.
New CEO Promoted at the Energy Foundation (Transitions)
Also, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation hires a new chief, and the philanthropist Raymond Perelman has died at age 101.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Google to Donate 50,000 Hours of Pro Bono Tech Help to Charities This Year
The company wants to accelerate the work of its grantees and hopes the experience with inspire its own employees to create more inclusive products.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
$4 Million Grant Will Promote Board Diversity at Museums
A board-member matching service to identify and train candidates of color — and assess groups’ readiness to engage people of different backgrounds — will be key to change. Today, nearly half of all museum boards are made up entirely of white people.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
The Effects of 2019 Tax-Policy Decisions Will Linger for Decades. It’s Time to Weigh In.
Nonprofits could see fewer donations and new tax bills — or they could benefit from enhanced charitable-giving incentives and a repeal of levies.
By David L. Thompson
Contributor
Cathy Cha to Head Haas Fund; Family Fund Leader to Retire (Transitions)
Also, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation chooses a new COO, Sandy Cardin plans to retire from the Schusterman Foundation, and Virginia Esposito is stepping down as president of the National Center for Family Philanthropy after 22 years.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How Salesforce.org Strives to Connect Companies and Nonprofits (Podcast)
Rob Acker, CEO of Salesforce.org, the charity-focused wing of the software giant, says giving is a very personal thing, but it can also be used as a way to connect people.