Your Questions About Winning Gifts From Major Donors During Socially Distant Times
In this week’s edition of Ask an Expert, we answer reader questions about how to stay in touch with major donors in meaningful ways and how to ask for gifts at a time when traditional face-to-face fundraising practices have been upended.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Nonprofits Should Address Real-Estate Expenses Now, Experts Say
Nonprofits across the country are finding ways to save significant sums of money on their real estate expenses amid the economic upheaval. Some are negotiating early terminations or subleases; other more creative solutions are options, too.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Park Foundation Hires New Executive Director (Transitions)
Also, the Blues Foundation chooses the CEO of the African American Museum in Philadelphia as its next leader, and the longtime CEO of American Public Media Group is departing.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Fundraisers Hold the Key to Diversifying the CEO Ranks at Nonprofits (Letter to the Editor)
The Chronicle’s study of the lack of diversity at big nonprofits shows that current efforts aren’t working. If nonprofits did more to identify people of color with the power to give, that would have a domino effect that would lead to real change.
Planning and Decision Making in Uncertain Times: Watch Our Online Briefing
Two experts share insights and advice on how to create a roadmap to navigate your nonprofit’s future in a time of ‘hyper-uncertainty.’
By Margie Fleming Glennon
Chief Content Officer
Your Nonprofit Board’s Most Important — and Overlooked — Committee
Ten steps to ensure your nominating and governance committee fulfills its critical role and assembles a board that can meet today’s challenges.
By Peter Fissinger
Contributor
Donor Lawsuits Following Blackbaud Hack Now Target Nonprofits, Too
The latest lawsuit against the fundraising software company also asked three nonprofits — Harvard University, Bank Street College of Education, and the Lower East Side Tenement Museum to help donors whose information appears to have been stolen in a ransomware attack.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How to Advance Pay Equity at Your Nonprofit
Experts share simple steps managers can take to ensure fair compensation for women, people of color, and other groups that are often underpaid.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor
From ‘Decade of Death’ to Jobs and New Lives
The pandemic has added challenges to the work of Greg Boyle’s Homeboy Industries, but it is still providing job training, substance-abuse assistance, and other services without furloughing any employees.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Q&A on the Chronicle’s Report on Diversity Work and Staffing
The Chronicle of Philanthropy has undertaken multiple efforts in the past year to ensure our work and operations reflect the diversity of the nation. To do that, we have undertaken an intensive yearlong coaching effort for our newsroom and have just released an independent analysis to show the…
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Promotes Longtime Employee to CEO (Transitions)
Also, the Kresge Foundation has named a new managing director of its Health Program, and William Gates Sr. has died at age 94.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Hispanics in Philanthropy Wins $3 Million From Google.org to Boost Small Businesses
The grant-making group hopes to raise $60 million over five years to help Latino-owned businesses thrive.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Hispanics in Philanthropy Wins $3 Million From Google.org to Boost Small Businesses
The grant-making group hopes to raise $60 million over five years to help Latino-owned businesses thrive.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Donors Have Now Filed 5 Class Action Lawsuits Against Blackbaud
Donors in California, Florida, and Minnesota have filed four more class-action lawsuits against the fundraising software company Blackbaud whose backup servers were compromised during a ransomware attack identified in May.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Americares Names Chief Program Officer to Oversee Covid-19 Response (Transitions)
Also, Orbis International has selected its next CEO, and the Coleman Foundation has announced a new leader.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions