Read, Watch, Listen: Sources of Inspiration for the Reimagining Philanthropy Series
This series draws from the work of many activists, writers, filmmakers, and scholars beyond those linked to in the individual articles. The list below offers a fuller picture of all those who inspired this series. For recommendations on more timely resources, follow Lucy Bernholz on Twitter.
By Lucy Bernholz
Contributor
Read, Watch, Listen: Sources of Inspiration for the Reimagining Philanthropy Series
This series draws from the work of many activists, writers, filmmakers, and scholars beyond those linked to in the individual articles. The list below offers a fuller picture of all those who inspired this series. For recommendations on more timely resources, follow Lucy Bernholz on Twitter.
By Lucy Bernholz
Contributor
Nonprofit Jobs Rebound but Remain 1 Million Short of Pre-Pandemic Levels
First, the good news: U.S. nonprofits have added roughly 666,500 jobs to their payrolls since May. The bad news: Nonprofit employment remains about 976,620 jobs short of where it stood in February, before the coronavirus erupted into a global pandemic.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
How to Manage Your Nonprofit Career — and Take Care of Yourself — During a Pandemic
The first six months of the pandemic have meant a lot of changes for nonprofit professionals. The Chronicle is keeping tabs on how they’ve adapted — and the steps they’re taking to stay emotionally healthy.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
During This Time of Deep Need, How Nonprofits Provide Service Is as Important as the Service Itself
Offering a high level of personalized care and treating those we serve with respect and dignity is fundamental to helping people tap into their ability to persevere and build resilience, says the founder of a nonprofit serving the homeless.
By DONIECE SANDOVAL
Contributor
Ballmer Group Hires First Executive Director of National Impact (Transitions)
Also, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation selects its next higher-learning program director, and the director of MASS MoCA is departing after 32 years.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Nonprofit Leaders: Here’s How to Recruit Board Members — Even in a Crisis
How to make a better pitch to candidates for board service and six ways to improve recruitment overall.
By Joan Garry
Contributor
Blackbaud Faces Lawsuit From Donors After Data Breach
The plaintiff is calling for Blackbaud to provide free credit monitoring and financial compensation for victims.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Editor’s Notebook: How We Put Your Ideas to Work
It has almost felt like normal in one part of the Chronicle’s editorial operations these past few weeks. Michael Theis, our data journalist, was working with our summer interns, Karenna Warden and Eleanor Walsh, on two important projects that we usually kick off in July or August. The only…
By STACY PALMER
Contributor
MacKenzie Scott Supports College Success Program
College Track’s mission is to help students of color as well as low-income and first-generation college students earn undergraduate degrees. The Oakland, Calif., charity starts working with young people in ninth grade to help them prepare. Then, when they get into college, the group provides…
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Mercy Corps Taps Tjada D’Oyen McKenna as Next CEO (Transitions)
Also, the National Organization for Women replaced its president, and the Kresge Foundation has promoted two of its grant-making leaders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Achieving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: a Curated Guide to Help Nonprofits
While nonprofit leaders and employees have long talked about the need to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion, the pandemic’s impact on communities of color and renewed calls for racial justice have underscored that need. Even before Covid, some nonprofit leaders wondered how to begin this…
By Emily Haynes and Karenna Warden
Why A Theater Committed to Diversity Paused Fundraising After George Floyd’s Killing
ArtsEmerson’s executive director, who is Black, and its chief fundraiser, who is white, tell the Chronicle about the frank conversations they’ve had during the nation’s racial-justice reckoning — and what they wish other fundraisers would rethink.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Business CEOs and Investment Fund Team Up to Steer DAF Dollars to Covid Response
A new fund is trying to steer impact investors and donor-advised-fund account holders to support efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Akonadi Foundation Chooses New Chief Strategy Officer (Transitions)
Also, Northern California Grantmakers names its next president and CEO, and the United Way of Anchorage’s new leader previously led the statewide response to the coronavirus in Washington State.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
In the past year, seven new CEO’s were appointed to top jobs at the nation’s biggest charities. Only one was not white and three were female. Still, top nonprofits have more diverse leadership than the nation’s largest companies.
By Michael Theis and dan.parks