How Organizations Can Protect Themselves From Cyberattacks
Advice from technology experts on the steps nonprofits and foundations can take to fend off cybercriminals. Plus, read more in our report on <a href="https://sandbox.philanthropy.com/article/safeguarding-nonprofit-data">safeguarding nonprofit data</a>.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
How to Lead With Courage in Difficult Times
To help leaders recharge and gear up for 2022, the Chronicle hosted two expert guests in the online briefing Leading Courageously in Unparalleled Times. Watch the video or read the summary.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Grant Makers Can Advance Equity by Revealing ‘Invisible’ Communities
Too often grant makers stay on the beaten path, missing opportunities to help in “blind spots” that lack resources and visibility. Here’s how one foundation made it possible for under-resourced nonprofits to get attention.
By Bob Atkins
Contributor
How to Ask Donors to Share Demographic Details
A new guide aims to clear up common issues related to charities’ collection and use of donors’ demographic information.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
How to Hire Leaders of Color: Firsthand Advice
Listen to the people your nonprofit serves, think differently about the qualifications that would best serve your nonprofit’s mission, and provide ongoing support without getting in the way.
By dan.parks
Contributor
How to Diversify Your Staff: Nonprofit Leaders Share Views
Nonprofits often need to change the way their recruit and hire job applicants, re-examine pay structures, and uproot other established practices, said experts at a Chronicle briefing.
By dan.parks
Contributor
How to Launch a Campaign When Everyone’s Launching a Campaign
Time the announcement right, consider new approaches to volunteer leadership, and more.
By Andy Brommel
Contributor
To Attract Talented Fundraisers of Color, Get Your House in Order
Diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the core of your organization — and must be genuine — if you want to attract more donors of color.
By dan.parks
Contributor
How One Organization Built a Job ‘Architecture’ to Reach Pay Equity
The new restructuring already provides clarity and data-driven consistency for position titles and salaries; pay decisions in hiring and promotions are made faster and with less fuss.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Clear Communication Is Essential to Keep Pandemic-Weary Big Donors Engaged and Giving
Experts say the nonprofits mostly likely to win repeat gifts are those that provide detailed information about how past donations made a difference and convincingly make the case for what future support can do.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor