Hillel International Announces New CEO (Transitions)
Also, the Rockefeller Foundation has named the next managing director for its Africa office, and Joan Irvine Smith, an heiress who helped establish the U. of California at Irvine and Children’s Hospital of Orange County, has died at age 86.
By M.J. Prest
Contributor
How to Build a Diverse Nonprofit Staff
A collection of Chronicle resources to help your nonprofit take concrete steps to hire people from a variety of backgrounds and create a culture that welcomes diverse perspectives.
Charles and Margery Barancik, Fla. Philanthropists, Die in Car Crash (Transitions)
Also, Boy Scouts of America appoints a new CEO, and Margot Brandenburg is joining the Ford Foundation as mission investments senior program officer.
By M.J. Prest
Contributor
Tips for Creating a More Diverse Board
Three grant makers share proven tactics for adding trustees from different age groups as well as economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
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
Creativity abounds in the nonprofit world. Here are eight profiles of inspiring leaders who are forging a new path for the future.
Harlem Children’s Zone Names New CEO (Transitions)
Also, the Berger Foundation has selected a new leader after its longtime president’s death, and the George Gund Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation have hired new program officers.
By M.J. Prest
Contributor
Former EPA Chief Will Now Lead Natural Resources Defense Council (Transitions)
Also, the Buell Foundation promotes a longtime executive to CEO, and the NoVo Foundation’s executive director is departing at year-end.
By M.J. Prest
Contributor
Few Environmental Groups Disclose Data on Work-Force Diversity, Study Says
Only 3.7 percent of environmentally focused nonprofits disclosed data about the gender of their staff or senior leaders, and even fewer — 2.7 percent — disclose data on racial demographics.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
Humanity United Chooses Srik Gopal as Managing Partner (Transitions)
Also, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art selects a new CEO, and the Melville Charitable Trust hires a next president from within.
By M.J. Prest
Contributor
A Timeline for Succession Planning
Board members and staff can use this timeline to plan and manage a leadership transition.
By Eden Stiffman
Contributor
Marguerite Casey Foundation Selects Head of Workers Lab as New Leader (Transitions)
Also, Charity Navigator has appointed a new chief ratings technology officer, and the Ford Motor Company chooses the next president of its corporate-giving fund.
By M.J. Prest
Contributor
Donor Demands, Conflicts of Interest, and Tainted Money Are Fundraisers’ Top Ethical Concerns
Sexual harassment and working with top executive staff are also major concerns for fundraisers, according to a new survey of Association of Fundraising Professionals members.
By Eden Stiffman
Contributor
Nonprofits Urge More Attention in Presidential Race to National Service and Other Causes
Ahead of the debate Tuesday night, an alliance of nonprofits is trying to get candidates to commit to a national service agenda. Meanwhile, causes of all kinds are seeking to influence the Democratic campaigns.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Ex-Obama Official Will Lead Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund (Transitions)
Also, the Baryshnikov Arts Center taps a longtime theater president as its next CEO, and Bill White, who led the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation for 50 years, has died at age 82.
By M.J. Prest
Contributor
Pay for Some Executives at Environmental Nonprofits Tops $1 Million
Data from the Chronicle’s online salary database also found that three employees at the Nature Conservancy made more than $670,000 in 2017.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor