Creator of the Me Too Movement Calls on Foundations to Support Grass-Roots Activists
Tarana Burke, who founded a nonprofit that has recently gained traction, got small-foundation support that was “life changing.” But she and others say more is needed to bring more power to this moment.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Tools to Help Board Members Evaluate a Nonprofit Chief
See three downloadable documents that one organization used to set up a system for evaluating its leader.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
80% of Nonprofits in N.Y., D.C., and Philadelphia to Hire in 2018
Program growth, along with turnover and retirements, is driving employment trends, but many organizations struggle to find candidates with the right skills, says a report by PNP Staffing Group.
By HEATHER JOSLYN
Contributor
Protecting Fundraisers From Sexual Harassment by Donors: Advice From Experts
Leaders, managers, and board members play a crucial role in helping employees fend off a problem that doesn’t often get discussed: donors who expect sexual favors.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
Fundraiser Pay: Salaries by U.S. Region
The Chronicle identifies fundraising leaders who make some of the industry’s biggest salaries — as well as those whose compensation is in the middle and low ranges.
Navigating Economic Diversity in the Nonprofit World
Read our collection of news articles and data studies to understand the role socioeconomic class plays in philanthropy and to learn what nonprofits and foundations are doing to recruit and retain people with modest economic backgrounds.
How to Ensure the Success of a Junior Board
A veteran development director shares tips for mobilizing young leaders to improve programs, drive up revenue, and develop future trustees.
By Margie Fleming Glennon
Contributor
CEO Pay at Large Nonprofits Increases 4%
The data from GuideStar also shows the gender pay gap persisting, especially at big groups.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Nonprofit Offers Guidance for Charities Worried About Deportation Raids
A legal group outlines legal rights of nonprofits and immigrants in the event of an immigration enforcement action.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Diversity Among Nonprofit Leaders Still a Long Way Off, Report Says
Ninety percent of CEOs and board chairs are white, according to data from BoardSource. But only a quarter are making diversity a top priority in recruiting.
By Drew Lindsay
Contributor
Small Charities Should Lead by Example in Paid Parental Leave
Here’s how one nonprofit put such a policy in place, even though federal law doesn’t require small organizations to take such steps.
By CARLY ZIMMERMAN
Contributor
Nonprofits Are Hiring, Study Says, but Business Co-opts a Recruiting Edge
The Nonprofit Employment Practices Survey found that 50 percent of nonprofits plan to hire in 2017, down from 57 percent in 2016.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
Black Lives Matter Begins Search for Its First Fundraiser
With white nationalists emboldened, the anti-police-violence group hopes to raise millions of dollars by starting a central development shop.
By Timothy Sandoval
Contributor
How One Nonprofit Created a Successful Corporate-Mentorship Program
Math-education charity Reasoning Mind teamed up with Deloitte for a training program that has yielded benefits for both sides.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Help Us Find the Nonprofit Stars Flying Under the Radar
The Chronicle of Philanthropy is looking for movers and shakers who are quietly making a big impact – and we need your help to find them!
Fundraising Group Offers New Online Practice Test for Certification
The goal is to give fundraisers a sense of confidence before taking the four-hour, 200-question credentialing exam.
By Eden Stiffman
Contributor