Tex. Nonprofit Tackles Lack of Board Diversity in One of America’s Most Diverse Cities
Mando Rayo’s New Philanthropists is building a pipeline of people of color.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Can the Gates Foundation Cede Power to Those It Seeks to Help?
Recent events, including the impending divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates, are an opportunity for the world’s wealthiest philanthropy not only to diversify its board but to let those it serves participate in the grant-making process.
Gates Foundation Announces $15 Billion Gift From Founders and Expansion of the Board
The foundation also disclosed an agreement between the two philanthropists that could lead to the departure of Melinda French Gates if the couple finds working together too difficult.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Your Nonprofit Coach: Advice for Executives and Board Members
The columnist Joan Garry tackles tough topics that face CEOs, board members, and other nonprofit leaders as they work together to advance important causes.
Blinded by my class and race privilege, it never occurred to me to probe the organization’s salary structure more closely and provide the support its leaders needed to continue their important work.
By Lisa Ranghelli
Contributor
Disaster Group Says Diversity Is High Priority
The board of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster says its CEO was not fired because of his advocacy of a far-reaching diversity effort.
United Way Worldwide Names Board Member Neeraj Mehta as Interim CEO
He replaces Brian Gallagher, who recently announced he would resign following an investigation that found the organization should improve its workplace culture, morale, and procedures regarding discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
By Dan Parks
Contributor
It’s Not Advice My Grantees Need. They Need My Access to Power and Money.
Too often financial supporters think they are helping by making recommendations to people who already know how to carry out nonprofit missions. Let’s focus on what we have to give that truly matters.
By Lisa Pilar Cowan
Contributor
Fundraisers’ Group Condemns Letting Donors and Board Members Jump the Vaccine Line
As reports proliferate that hospitals and other nonprofits are offering their donors access to Covid immunizations, the Association of Fundraising Professionals says the practice is not just unethical but possibly illegal.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Writer
These tools can stifle diversity from the start, especially if those conducting the board search are making assumption about identity, leadership qualities, and expertise that reflect stereotypical white male notions about achievement.
By Kathy Johnson Bowles
Contributor
Mercy Corps Starts a Public Search for New Board Members
A growing number of nonprofits are embracing the trend as a way to make their boards more diverse.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
Foundation Leaders, Now Is the Time to Make Sure All Election Votes Are Counted
Grant makers should call emergency board meetings to consider things like funding legal defense of all properly completed mail ballots; investigation of and possible legal action against the postal service and those who may have given it instructions; and immediate investigation of charges of voter suppression.
Foundation CEOs Need to Send the Message That Unrestricted Giving Is the New Normal
We were heartened this spring when nearly 800 grant makers signed a pledge to, among other things, “loosen or eliminate the restrictions on current grants” and “make new grants as unrestricted as possible.” The pledge was a reassuring philanthropic response to the challenges facing nonprofits, many…
By HILARY PENNINGTON
Contributor
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
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
5 Easy Ways Board Members Can Help During This Crisis
How trustees can support executives and lead by example without spending a lot of time or money.
By Joan Garry
Contributor