Girl Scouts’ 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave Is Rarity Among Nonprofits
The organization draws strong praise for its benefit to new mothers and fathers, but nonprofits in general still lag far behind the corporate world.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Flint Water Crisis Proves Mettle of New Foundation Leader
Under the leadership of 37-year-old President Ridgway White, the Mott Foundation provided money to deal with the city’s unsafe water even before a state of emergency had been declared.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
New Book on Joan Kroc Tells of Her Sometimes Whimsical Philanthropy
The donor who made a $1.5 billion bequest to the Salvation Army and gave $225 million to NPR preferred handing out checks to working under the constraints of a foundation.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
How an Arts Nonprofit Developed a Succession Plan
A San Francisco dance organization that prepared for future transitions shares its plan as a model for others.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Thank-You Notes That Look Handwritten Inspire Donors to Give Again
How one nonprofit brought back 440 lapsed donors and boosted revenue after taking a new approach to acknowledgments.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
6 Steps to Attracting More Diverse Donors
Here’s how — and why — you should build an inclusive fundraising strategy and broaden your base of support.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor