Foundation Founders Must Focus on What Matters Right From the Start
When creating foundations, too many wealthy people focus on issues like taxes and family roles rather than what their money can do to improve the world.
By IAN DAVID MOSS
Contributor
Writer’s Notebook: Raising Money From People of Color
Fundraisers are passionate about the need to diversify the pool of donors who support nonprofits, but it can still be a sensitive topic to discuss.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Crowdfunding Donors Show Feelings of Betrayal When Gifts Are Redirected (Study)
When donors direct exactly how their money will be used, giving can be especially joyful. However, the feeling of betrayal can cut deeply when charities don’t use the money as they said they would.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
A Prize That Boosts Freelance Journalists
Rebecca Nagle won a $100,000 prize from the Heising-Simons Foundation for her in-depth reporting on Native American issues.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
After #MeToo, Next Steps for Nonprofits
As Harvey Weinstein’s conviction Monday marked a key moment in the #MeToo movement, it is an important reminder to nonprofit leaders and fundraising executives that they need to redouble their efforts to protect employees from abuse.
By SARAH BEAULIEU
Contributor
Philanthropy Must Declare a Climate Emergency
The new commitments from Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates are insufficient. It is up to everyone in philanthropy to make climate the top priority in their investments, grants, and other actions.
By Ellen Dorsey
Contributor
California’s New Privacy Law Draws Attention From Nonprofits
While nonprofits are not covered by the law setting new privacy standards, the marketing companies that many large groups work with do have to comply. Some industry groups and nonprofits fear rising costs to raise money; others see an opportunity to take stock of the data they collect and how they use it.
By Emily Haynes
Senior Editor, Nonprofit Intelligence
What to Include in an Executive Succession Plan
Here’s a checklist to help your nonprofit anticipate and weather a leadership transition — and demonstrate your organization’s sustainability to donors.
By LISA SCHOHL
Contributor