Food Banks See More Volunteers, but Uncertainty Looms
The numbers still fall short compared with the number of people who gave their time before the pandemic.
By Haleluya Hadero
Associated Press
How to Diversify Your Staff: Nonprofit Leaders Share Views
Nonprofits often need to change the way their recruit and hire job applicants, re-examine pay structures, and uproot other established practices, said experts at a Chronicle briefing.
By dan.parks
Contributor
2022 Is the Year for Grant Makers to Stop Talking and Start Doing
Because philanthropy has so little external scrutiny, foundation officials must assess whether they are actually making enough of a difference, writes Lisa Pilar Cowan, the author of a series of essays on grant making in a time of upheaval.
By Lisa Pilar Cowan
Contributor
DonorsChoose Taps a Crowdfunding Pioneer to Take Over for Its Departing Founder
Alix Guerrier, head of GlobalGiving, will lead the organization. Together the two crowdfunding groups have channeled nearly $2 billion to schools and international projects.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Crypto-Based Digital Art Frenzy Draws in Charities
As collectors try to cash in on nonfungible tokens, or NFTs, nonprofits and donors are auctioning them off, some with huge success, others much less so.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
How to Launch a Campaign When Everyone’s Launching a Campaign
Time the announcement right, consider new approaches to volunteer leadership, and more.
By Andy Brommel
Contributor
Asian American Foundation Taps New CEO; Grant Oliphant Will Head to Conrad Prebys Foundation
Also, the American Ballet Theater names its next leader, and Janet Topolsky is retiring after 28 years at the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Marketing Helps Nonprofits Reach People in Need. Why Do Grant Makers Refuse to Fund It?
Donors should recognize that new technology-fueled communications and marketing tools allow grantees to get the word out about the critical services they provide — especially during a crisis when people aren’t sure where to turn.
By Lisa David
Contributor
To Attract Talented Fundraisers of Color, Get Your House in Order
Diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the core of your organization — and must be genuine — if you want to attract more donors of color.
By dan.parks
Contributor
As 2021 Winds Down, Economic Conditions Should Be Good for Fundraisers
Most fundamental measures of the economy — aside from inflation — are better for most people than at any other point since the pandemic began. The one wrinkle is the Omicron variant of Covid-19, which has already created volatility in the stock markets.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Charity Advocates Push to Extend Expiring Tax Breaks for Giving
The most likely path to enactment would be inclusion in a broader package of year-end tax provisions.
By dan.parks
Contributor
How One Organization Built a Job ‘Architecture’ to Reach Pay Equity
The new restructuring already provides clarity and data-driven consistency for position titles and salaries; pay decisions in hiring and promotions are made faster and with less fuss.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
‘Barbershop Books’ Aims to Make Reading an Adventure
The group provides barbershops with books for kids to read while their caregivers get a haircut.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Some Charities Are Raising Money for Other Nonprofits This GivingTuesday
More nonprofits than before are raising money together, but some people are warning against the downsides of the event.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
NAACP Legal Defense Fund Taps New Leader to Succeed Sherrilyn Ifill
Also, the National Audubon Society has named its first woman CEO in its 116-year history, and a new grant maker, the Regional Foundation, has tapped its first executive director.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Nearly Half of Higher-Education Fundraisers Now Have Hybrid Work Arrangements
Just 15 percent of gift officers and alumni-relations staff members said they were working remotely all or most of the time, according to a new survey. In January that share was 91 percent, and in May it was 81 percent.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence