Caterpillar Foundation and Girls Inc. Announce New Presidents (Transitions)
Also, the Rockefeller and Broad Foundations both name new operations executives.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Why I’m Getting an MBA as a Fundraiser
A business degree can help nonprofit employees work in teams, understand data, and bring about organizational change, says one development professional who is also a student.
By Amy Krauss
Contributor
El Pomar Foundation’s Longtime CEO Hands the Reins to His Son (Transitions)
Also, Compassion International makes several changes to its executive team, and the leaders of the Kansas Health Foundation and Washington Ballet are departing.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Small Foundations Say Equity Is Important, but Few Have Diverse Boards, Study Says
The report also found that only 15 percent of the boards of smaller foundations include more than one person of color.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Krish Vignarajah Will Lead Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (Transitions)
Also, Lisa Schroeder will be the first woman to become president of the Pittsburgh Foundation, and Richard Woo is departing the Russell Family Foundation after 19 years of leadership.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Only a Quarter of Nonprofit Boards Have Tried to Increase Diversity, Study Says
The report by Koya Leadership Partners suggests that many nonprofits prioritize fundraising over diversity when selecting board candidates.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Women of Color Face Barriers to Salaries and Promotions, Report Says
They report being passed over for new jobs or promotions in favor of others — including men of color, white women, and white men — with comparable or even less impressive credentials.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Lutheran World Relief CEO Will Also Lead IMA World Health Following Merger (Transitions)
Also, the American Enterprise Institute names its next chief, and the Kresge Foundation promotes a new managing director of its human-service program.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
New CEO Promoted at the Energy Foundation (Transitions)
Also, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation hires a new chief, and the philanthropist Raymond Perelman has died at age 101.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Cathy Cha to Head Haas Fund; Family Fund Leader to Retire (Transitions)
Also, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation chooses a new COO, Sandy Cardin plans to retire from the Schusterman Foundation, and Virginia Esposito is stepping down as president of the National Center for Family Philanthropy after 22 years.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
How to Jump-Start Your Nonprofit Career in 2019
Here’s what experts we interviewed suggest you do to advance in your nonprofit career.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
CBS Selects 18 Groups to Receive $20 Million to Fight Sexual Harassment
The recipients included Time’s Up Legal Defense Fund, Rainn, and New York Women’s Foundation.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
IRS Softens Blow From Taxed Employee Perks at Nonprofits: Daily News Roundup
Under pressure, House leaders revisit taxing of benefits such as free parking and mass transit subsidies; proposed revisions of tax plan seek to reverse ban on political activity by nonprofits; how to spur people to give to charity by making it about them, and more.
NPR’s CEO Will Move Into Fundraising Role (Transitions)
Also, Women for Afghan Women appoints a new executive director, and the CEO of Grantmakers in Health will depart next year.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
Here’s Why Nonprofits Still Have Problems With Diversity and How to Fix It
A series of new reports from Georgetown University’s Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership say lack of commitment by boards is just one of many challenges.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
More than Half of LGBTQ Staff at Foundations Are Not ‘Fully Out’ at Work, Report Says
“We expected a higher percentage of people to be out across the board — it was shocking, surprising, and alarming,” said the study’s lead author.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor