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Jim Rendon

Director, Fellowship Program and Impact Journalism

Jim Rendon is the director of our fellowship program and of impact journalism who leads the Chronicle's coverage of philanthropic outcomes. Prior to joining the Chronicle in 2019, he freelanced for over a decade for the New York Times, the Washington Post Magazine, Mother Jones, Marie Claire, Outside, SmartMoney, the Wall Street Journal, and other publications. He is also the author of two books.

Email jim.rendon@philanthropy.com or follow him on Twitter @RendonJim.

Climate Philanthropy Falls Short in Rural Communities

Rural climate groups have been limited because their work combines two issue areas long neglected by big foundations.

New Overtime Rule: Nonprofits May Need to Boost Pay for Nearly 500,000 Workers

Because of federal regulations that go into effect July 1, organizations are likely to boost some employees’ salaries and pay others overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week.

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Turmoil at Vote.org

The voter-registration group promoted by Taylor Swift has been wracked by resignations, layoffs, and regulatory lapses. Former employees think the CEO is to blame.

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Who’s Up Next? How the Next Wave of Megadonors Will Give

Racial justice, the environment, and scientific research are getting an influx of money from wealthy people seeking tangible change.

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Michael Bloomberg Tops the List of America’s Biggest Donors in 2023

The 50 donors gave a median of $100 million and a total of $11.9 billion.

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How to Choose Consultants — and Get the Most From Them

Bringing on a consultant is not as simple as it seems. Here are a few tips to get it right.

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The Empty C-Suite: Nonprofit Executives Are Leaving to Become Consultants

Finding their replacements isn’t easy — and often costs far more than organizations expect.

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Anger, Protests, and Vandalism Break Out Over Philanthropy’s Support of the Police

While philanthropy debates public safety, critics question whether private dollars should support policing. In Atlanta, it’s all coming to a head.

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The Climate Foundation Funded by Laurene Powell Jobs Has More Than $3 Billion to Spend — and a Deadline

Jared Blumenfeld says the Waverley Street Foundation supports community-based climate groups that have been largely overlooked by past climate philanthropy.

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Federal Climate Funds Are Plentiful — but Nonprofits Should Move Quickly

Experts say if a Republican wins the White House, the new administration could change the rules that govern the Inflation Reduction Act. Plus: Check out the rest of our special report on the most important trends shaping philanthropy and the nonprofit world.