Conn. Philanthropists Create New Covid-19 Charity (Transitions)
Also, the Greater Washington Community Foundation and Air Force Academy Foundation hire new leaders.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice
The coronavirus pandemic, and the social and economic damage it leaves in its wake, is laying bare the nonprofit world’s lack of investment in organizations’ operations and their people.
By Jim Rendon
Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism
Report Recommends Huge Boost for Public Service Amid ‘Unprecedented Challenge’ of Coronavirus
After nearly three years of study, a congressionally chartered group’s final report made 49 recommendations to boost military and civilian service.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Pew Charitable Trusts Names the Successor to Its Longtime Leader (Transitions)
Also, New Media Ventures hires its next president, and Bill Gates is stepping down from his board roles at Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway to dedicate more time to his $50 billion foundation.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice
Nonprofit Advocacy Groups Praise House Coronavirus Bill
Trump has indicated he will sign the bill, but the legislation faces an uncertain fate this week in the Senate, where some Republicans are expressing concerns about various provisions.
By Dan Parks
Contributor
Bread for the World Picks New CEO (Transitions)
Also, Save the Children U.S. names two top executives, and the longtime leaders of the Arthur M. Blank Family and Coleman foundations are retiring.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice
As Coronavirus Threat Continues, Experts Tell Nonprofits to Shore Up Reserves
Nobody knows whether the economy will face as deep a struggle as it did in 2008, a year when charitable giving plunged 5.7 percent, but nonprofit experts say it’s time to be ready.
Also, the global organization Pact has hired an international consultant as its next president and CEO, and Americares has named its new top fundraiser.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice
Consultants Fear Coronavirus Will Hurt Fundraising, Survey Shows
Preliminary results of a survey by the Nonprofit Alliance also show that one third of fundraising consultants are advising their clients to prepare for the financial impact of the virus.
By Dan Parks
Contributor
Nonprofits Work to Protect Employees and Volunteers as Coronavirus Threat Grows
Habitat for Humanity is suspending its volunteer building projects, and charities are taking other steps to limit travel and encourage remote work. At least one is worried about the impact on fundraising involving large gatherings of supporters.
By Dan Parks
Contributor
Nonprofit Conference Attendees Worry About Coronavirus
Several major nonprofit-related organizations are holding gatherings this spring that will draw thousands of attendees from all over the world. SXSW is under increasing pressure to cancel its annual event.
By Dan Parks
Contributor
Schmidt Ocean Institute Selects Its First Executive Director (Transitions)
Also, Mercy Housing has a new leader, and the longtime CEO of the Robert R. McCormick Foundation is retiring.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice
Communities in Schools Picks an Alumnus of Its Program as Next CEO (Transitions)
Also, the Blue Shield of California Foundation has named its new leader, and a former Charity Navigator executive will now lead Mouse.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice
How Philanthropy Can Compete for Tech Talent to Change the World
Giving engineers, data scientists, and others access to data, tools, and peers working to change the world will help us compete with business and government.
By Eric Braverman
Contributor
Southern Poverty Law Center Brings in New President and CEO (Transitions)
Also, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy has selected its second leader, and the Yawkey Foundations promoted its next president from within.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice
Indiana U. Appoints Next Leader of Women’s Philanthropy Institute (Transitions)
Also, Grantmakers in Health chooses a seasoned federal health leader as CEO, McKnight Foundation selects an interim leader, and Paul Grogan is departing the Boston Foundation after 18 years.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Advice