4 Ways Nonprofits Can Start Using the New Social-Media Platform Threads
The new text-based platform from Meta attracted 100 million people to join in its first five days. Some people are speculating that this could be the app to finally supplant Twitter.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Names a New Editor-in-Chief
Elbert Ventura, of Vox.com, will take over as Stacy Palmer assumes the role of CEO.
Foundations Seek to Advance A.I. for Good — and Also Protect the World From Its Threats
Some foundations are betting on the potential of artificial intelligence to solve climate-change problems and develop life-saving drugs. Others are backing nonprofits alarmed by A.I.’s possible threats to civil society and world stability.
By Kay Dervishi
Contributor
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Taps New CEO; Google.org’s President Will Depart Next Month
Also, the Surdna Foundation promoted several program leaders during its recent reorganization, and Americares has named a new deputy senior vice president of emergency programs.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Growing Reliance on Emergency Fundraising Puts Nonprofits at Risk
When everything is a crisis, utilizing emergency appeals might seem logical. But over time, donations decrease, as the strategy trains donors that crisis is the only time to give.
By Chris Maddocks
Contributor
Actions Have Yet to Match Words on DEI, Nonprofit Survey Says
Many groups have pledged to the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion, but change doesn’t yet run deep, survey says.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
4 Performing-Arts Groups Innovate to Survive — and Thrive — in the Post-Covid Era
Movie nights and charcuterie boards, shared rehearsal space, and online performances are a few of the strategies the organizations are deploying as they build new business models.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Walton Family Foundation Picks Stephanie Cornell as Executive Director
Plus, Points of Light will install its new leader in September, and the March of Dimes has named its first physician CEO.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Hiring for Diversity? 10 Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Affirmative-Action Ruling
Some worry that ripple effects from the landmark higher-education decision could blunt the momentum of diversity hiring and workplace programs for all nonprofits.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Opinion | Op-ed That Admonished Nonprofits to Serve Donors Better Provokes Praise and Criticism
Communicating effectively with donors is important, say readers, but so is understanding the challenges nonprofits face that may make it difficult for them to respond in a timely and personal manner.
Not Sure What Donor Data to Collect? Think About Why People Care About Your Nonprofit
Everyone on staff should understand what data is important to collect — such as events donors attend, whether they volunteer, and other ways they connect with the organization — and understand the goals.
By Emily Haynes and Rasheeda Childress
Nonprofit Helps Women Athletes Navigate the Gender Pay Gap
The Homestretch Foundation is fighting unequal pay in professional cycling and provides free temporary housing to help women athletes continue their training.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
George Soros’s Open Society Foundations to Lay Off 40 Percent of Staff Under Son’s New Leadership
The organization employs about 800 staff members and maintains offices in more than 20 countries.
By Thalia Beaty
Associated Press
Inflation Is Easing, but Nonprofits Still Feel a Crunch
Nonprofits are still struggling to recruit workers and are being hit with higher-than-normal prices, despite signs that inflation is easing and the labor market is cooling down.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Brookings Institution Taps Former White House Economist as Next President
Plus, Grantmakers for Education has named a new executive director, and the New York Community Trust has picked Dominick Impemba as chief operating and finance officer.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Wealthier Should Give to Charity, Say People Who Stopped Donating, New Poll Finds
Many Americans also said they couldn’t afford to give, and young people said they weren’t giving because nobody asked them to.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor