Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence

Emily Haynes

Senior Editor

Emily Haynes is senior editor at the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Before coming to the Chronicle, Emily worked at WAMU 88.5, Washington’s NPR station. There she coordinated a podcast incubator program and edited for the hyperlocal news site DCist. She was previously assistant managing editor at the Center for American Progress. Emily holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental analysis from Pitzer College in Claremont, Calif.

Fundraising

Giving Increased the Last 3 Months of 2021 Over the Same Period in 2020

But the number of people who gave at the end of last year fell 5.7 percent from 2020 levels.

By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor

Fundraising Events

In-Person and Virtual Event Attendees Are Nearly Equally Likely to Donate, New Report Says

The survey of 1,000 event attendees sought to uncover what elements of an event make attendees feel engaged, safe, and motivated to give.

By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor

Leading

‘It Is a Difficult Time Now’: An Aid Worker Talks About Helping Ukrainian Refugees Streaming Into Warsaw

Born in Ukraine and now a captain in the Salvation Army, Oleg Samoilenko describes the challenges he and his co-workers face as they aid the newcomers.

By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor

Major-Gift Fundraising

A New World: Fundraisers Navigate Changed Interactions With Donors

Fundraisers say the way they communicate with donors has changed. Conversations have gotten deeper and more meaningful — and donors know what they want to support.

By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor

Careers

Fundraising Departments Are Slow to Diversify Their Donor Pools, New Study Says

One in five respondents said their development offices had lost employees since the start of the pandemic.

By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Wealthy Donors of Color Talk About What Motivates Their Giving in New Report

Interviews indicate that their personal experiences — completing higher education, experiencing racism, and grappling with economic inequality — influence their giving priorities.

By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor

Leading

United Way Worldwide Sheds 40 Employees at Its Headquarters Through Buyouts

Further staff reductions are likely, according to an email sent to the staff. The departures follow another round of 19 staff reductions a year ago through attrition, voluntary agreements, and position eliminations.