Why Does Philanthropy Keep Overlooking Disability Funding?
Foundation pledges to support disability-focused work haven’t led to significantly more investments. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let’s right that wrong.
By Richie Siegel
Contributor
Lack of Retirement Savings Threatens Future of Nonprofit Field
Coverage of nonprofit workers’ financial struggles should include their inability to prepare for retirement.
Former Congresswoman Takes Helm of Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation
Also, Junior Achievement of Greater Washington names its first Black woman leader, and the Stonewall Community Foundation has tapped a new executive director.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Prepared for Any Election Outcome
Nonprofits are doing scenario planning to make sure they’re ready no matter who wins in November.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How the Generosity Commission Report Could Redefine Philanthropy
The report’s conclusions about the state of giving have potentially troubling implications for philanthropy’s future.
By Leslie Lenkowsky
Contributor
The Native American Activist Taking On Hollywood — and Winning
Crystal Echo Hawk aims to change how America — and funders — see her people. And Melinda French Gates just asked her to give away $20 million however she sees fit.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
To Hell and Back: Polarization and the Nonprofit
Three leaders whose organizations were battered by the country’s divisions talk about the risks they faced and the tough choices they had to make
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
The Nonprofit Helping Women Fight Climate Change
The Women’s Earth Alliance trains, funds, and supports local environmental leaders.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Borealis Philanthropy Taps New Head of Emerging LGBTQ Leaders of Color Fund
Also, the former CEO of Walter Reed will take the helm of the HealthWell Foundation in November, and the leader of the Meyer Foundation is departing after two years.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Making Big Changes? Survey Finds Leadership and Staffing Are Keys to Success
More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Fundraisers Need to Speak Up About Their Challenges — and Funders Need to Listen
Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs.
By Armando Enrique Zumaya
Contributor
How Do Donors Feel About A.I.? This New Study Asks
Nearly a third of respondents said they would be less likely to donate to charities that used A.I.
By Jie Jenny Zou
Contributor
Kumi Naidoo Will Lead Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative
Also, the Pivot Fund has named a veteran journalist as its managing director, and the Yosemite Conservancy will install a new CEO in January.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Show How Your Nonprofit Is Making a Difference: 10 Dos and Don’ts
Tips from experts that can help you measure results, share them in meaningful and inspiring ways, and avoid common pitfalls.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
National Park Foundation Names Next CEO
Also, the Carnegie Corporation of New York has appointed a new vice president of its international program, and Karen Knudsen will step down as CEO of the American Cancer Society next year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Networking Organizations Can Help Local Nonprofits Succeed — My Experience Proves It
Grant makers too often skip funding this critical step when supporting local leaders like me.
By Kassaga James Arinaitwe
Contributor