Bill Clinton: ‘The World’s on Fire,’ but Teamwork Can Help
Former President Bill Clinton is calling on governments, businesses, philanthropies, and other prominent institutions to draw together and help a world that is “on fire” as he reconvenes the Clinton Global Initiative, the meeting of international leaders, for the first time since 2016.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
Independent Sector Appoints New CEO
Also, the MacArthur and Rockefeller foundations both name new chief operating officers.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Philanthropy Jumps Into the Spotlight at Next Week’s U.N. Meetings
Bill Gates, Michael Bloomberg, Hillary and Bill Clinton, and Melinda French Gates will be among the leaders of meetings designed to channel new funds to solving problems like the global refugee crisis, threats to democracy, climate change, and pandemic recovery.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
The most comprehensive look to date at the impact of Covid and economic jolts suggests that there was a lot of belt tightening early on for CEOs — so pay increases now need to make up for that and the tight job market.
By Sara Herschander
Contributor
Akonadi Foundation Taps Next President; White House Aide to Lead Share Our Strength
Also, GiveDirectly names Rory Stewart as CEO to succeed its co-founder, and Talia Rivera has been tapped as first full-time executive director of the Fund for a Safer Future.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Dallas Habitat for Humanity Helps Staff With Down Payments for Homes
The organization is using part of gift from MacKenzie Scott to offer employees $13,500 in the form of a forgivable loan. It hopes the benefit will
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor
Letting Wild Horses Run Free to Curb Wildfires
Horses grazing on grass prevents it from overgrowing into fuel for wildfires and scratching their flanks on tree trunks knocks off the dead branches that flames scale during fires.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Why and How Charities Should Revive a Declining but Vital Resource … Volunteers
Some volunteer programs lapsed during the pandemic; others adapted and thrived. Both cases illustrate how valuable volunteers can be.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
New United Way CEO Wants Local Focus After Turbulent Years
Angela Williams plans to bring the uniquely American institution’s focus back to the communities, listening to individuals to shape solutions to their problems with the help of the organization’s considerable resources.
Donors of Color Network Promotes Next Executive Director From Within
Also, Americares has named two directors of emergency response in the United States and worldwide, and the hedge-fund billionaire and philanthropist Julian Robertson has died.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Foundations, Especially Small Ones, Fared Worse Than the Overall Stock Market Last Year
The average foundation gained 16 percent last year, compared with the nearly 29 percent gain of the Standard and Poor’s index. Wealthier foundations did somewhat better but were still far below the index.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Fundraising Expenditures Are Just One of Many Standards We Use to Evaluate a Charity’s Performance
The leaders of two charity evaluation organizations refute the idea that they judge nonprofits as superior if they spend less on fundraising.
Also, the Ballmer Group has hired a new director of Black family economic mobility, and World Central Kitchen named two co-executives to replace Nate Mook, who has resigned.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
2 Independent Board Members Added to Gates Foundation
An expert on public health and a leader in India’s education system are added as trustees as the foundation seeks to get more people involved in decision making.
Digital-Advertising Case Study: A Shift in Spending Leads to Success at Year End
Inside the success of the Parkinson’s Foundation, plus tips for 2022 and adapting to new privacy measures online.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
9 Tips to Build a Smart Year-End Campaign in Challenging Times
Advice from veteran fundraisers on how to stand out from the crowd and achieve your goals.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor