People: CEO Exits Council on Foundations, New Leaders Join Teagle and SunTrust Funds
Plus, the Skoll Foundation names an interim president, the Omidyar Network promotes a new managing partner, and more major personnel moves in nonprofits and philanthropy.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Stopping Harassment at Nonprofits Starts With Workplace Culture, Experts Say
Appointing women to leadership jobs, making sure everyone has a chance at plum assignments, and ousting anyone who behaves badly are key.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Sexual Harassment at Nonprofits: How It Happens and What To Do About It
An exclusive poll commissioned by the Chronicle and the Association of Fundraising Professionals reveals the scope of the problem for women in the field.
By Timothy Sandoval and Megan O’Neil
1 in 4 Women Fundraisers Has Been Harassed, Exclusive Poll Finds
Two-thirds of women who have encountered misconduct on the job say donors were the perpetrators, according to a new study of more than 1,000 fundraisers sponsored by the ˆ and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Companies Use Charitible Giving as ‘Tax-Exempt Influence Seeking,’ Says Study
A group of economists published an analysis of corporate philanthropy that paints a picture of giving that is more like lobbying. In other articles, the head of the Smithsonian Institution announced an effort to showcase achievements by women but stopped short of supporting a new museum; Detroit has built up a team of grant seekers that has helped attract tens of millions in grants and loans; and Fast Company looks at five ways nonprofits can solve their thorniest problems.
TED Organization Leads New $250 Million Bet on ‘Thrillingly Bold’ Philanthropy
See the winners of the Audacious Project, which is distributing money among five grantees with proposals “that will take your breath away,” according to one of the project’s leaders.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Unanswered Questions About Sex Abuse at Global Aid Groups
Bad behavior among aid workers tends to be covered up or overlooked for the sake of the group’s image. In other articles, donors can now tell Alexa to send money to charity; the Minneapolis Foundation racks up $100 million as its donor-advised funds gain in popularity. Plus more, including how Melinda Gates is working to promote equality for women; a look at what artificial intelligence can do for nonprofits; and an interview with Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards.
Giving Tuesday Founder Henry Timms Injects ‘New Power’ Into an Old Nonprofit
Henry Timms is Giving Tuesday’s impresario. He also leads a 144-year-old brick-and-mortar nonprofit that’s finding success — and dollars — pointing to the future.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Daily News Roundup: #MeToo Can Put Charities in a Tough Spot When It Taints Benefactors
Philanthropic efforts have suffered when powerful men they have relied on are brought down by allegations of sexual misconduct. In other articles, a drug distributor has pledged $100 million to start a foundation to fight the opioid epidemic; a look at why big donors give cash to business schools; the Kendeda Fund is giving $5.3 million to 10 public radio stations for reporting on gun violence; and more news, including the Schwarzman naming gift and a fight over a museum’s expansion.
Daily News Roundup: NRA Finances Look Shaky Over the Long Term
In other news, the CEO of InterAction is promising steps to avoid sexual misconduct; a plan to rename a high school after billion donor Stephen Schwarzman raises hackles; and more about the arts and giving and other news.
Podcast: Using Apps and Data to Fight Disease in the Developing World
Chuck Slaughter explains how Living Goods puts technology in the hands of trained health-care workers — mostly women in local communities in Africa — to battle illnesses that kill nearly 6 million children every year.
Gates Foundation Names New Head of Effort to Improve Colleges
Also, the Bravo Family Foundation announces a new leader in its efforts to help rebuild Puerto Rico, and the CEO of the Ruth Mott Foundation is retiring later this year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Daily News Roundup: Planned Parenthood Gets $9 Million for New Tex. Clinics
The money came from an unnamed donor for two new clinics in the western part of the state. In other news, the Department of Education has converted grants to student loans for thousands of teachers in low-income areas; after the Parkland shooting, gifts to the National Rifle Association tripled; an ex-congressman has been accused of spending $450,000 in charitable gifts for personal use; a controversial Wellesley program backed by the Charles Koch Foundation is being overhauled; and much more.
Fidelity Charitable Says $1 Billion in Grants Distributed So Far This Year
The donor-advised-fund sponsor says grant making from its accounts topped the milestone faster than ever this calendar year, with 62,000 charities receiving donations.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Daily News Roundup: Jewish Philanthropy Increasingly Dominated by Big Donors
A new study says a larger share of philanthropy is coming from wealthy individuals and foundations, which are wielding greater influence as a result. In other articles, fair-housing groups are suing Facebook over ads that they say discriminate; the National Rifle Association says it accepts foreign funds but that they aren’t used for election purposes; lurid charges have been made against a former Michigan State dean, who supervised Larry Nassar; and much more about giving and other nonprofit news. are exercising greater influence on Jewish communal priorities Read more: https://forward.com/news/breaking-news/397508/mega-donors-are-taking-over-jewish-philanthropy-new-study-says/ are exercising greater influence on Jewish communal priorities Read more: https://forward.com/news/breaking-news/397508/mega-donors-are-taking-over-jewish-philanthropy-new-study-says/
Dos and Don’ts for a Compelling Nonprofit Annual Report
Tips for creating a yearly summary that will help you hold on to supporters and attract new ones, no matter your organization’s size.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor