The Philanthropist Who Wants to Transform Voting
As the election looms, Bradley Tusk — a political strategist and venture capitalist — believes mobile voting is our best shot at reducing American polarization.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
National Council of Nonprofits Will Install New CEO in January
Also, Independent Sector has appointed three new vice presidents, and Nicole Sherard-Freeman will be promoted to CEO of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan in the new year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Generosity Commission Report and Op-Ed Ask the Wrong Questions Entirely
Foundations — not everyday Americans — should be on the hook for providing the support nonprofits need.
Amy McIsaac of Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement talks about a post-election resource guide to help nonprofit leaders find the language to bring people together.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Cybersecurity Is Evolving Fast. Here Are Terms You Need to Know
To keep up with advancements, leaders must understand key terms and concepts, from MFA to SSO.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Melinda French Gates Has Exited the Gates Foundation, but Her Vision for Gender Equality Remains
The division she helped shape, now run by Anita Zaidi, is pushing forward with ambitious plans for women’s health care and economic power.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Is it Time to Retire the Phrase ‘BIPOC?’
Overused acronyms and jargon aren’t just confusing — they make it harder for nonprofits to achieve their goals.
By Jeff Raderstrong
Contributor
Rep. Derek Kilmer Will Lead Rockefeller Foundation’s U.S. Program and Policy Team
Also, Keisha Browder will be the first Black CEO of United Way Bay Area, and Local Initiatives Support Corporation has named the inaugural president of LISC Green.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The Importance of Investing in Nonprofit Leaders
What role do leaders play in the success of nonprofits and how can donors better support effective nonprofit leaders?
Are Fundraisers to Blame for the Giving Crisis?
The fundraising powerbrokers at the Generosity Commission overlook their own role in alienating everyday donors.
By Jason Lewis
Contributor
What to Say on November 6 and How to Say It
The words that philanthropy and nonprofits use can stoke division, particularly in tense moments, a new study finds. Here’s how to get your message across and bring people together after the election.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
A Growing Network Challenges How Charity Is Provided
True Charity, a conservative-leaning group of more than 200 nonprofits and churches devoted to poverty reduction, requires recipients to stick to a detailed work and self-sufficiency plan.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Why Helping Small Businesses Succeed Should Be a Philanthropic Priority
To create an equitable economy, grant makers should address the financial and training hurdles that cause so many entrepreneurs to fail.
By Sandy Fernandez
Contributor
Grindr for Equality Names New Managing Director
Also, the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation will install its next president on January 1.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How to Boost Planned Giving — and Build a Healthy Future for Your Nonprofit
Bequests and other legacy gifts are “the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,” one expert says. Here are six ways to create a thriving planned-giving program or bolster your existing strategy.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Looking to Lead? Try Your Hand at Fundraising First, Experts Say
Fundraising experience is key for those looking to advance into demanding leadership roles, nonprofit executives say.
By Jie Jenny Zou
Contributor