May 2024
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Volume 36, Issue 7Cover Package
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Executive LeadershipA Really Tough Job: Nonprofit CEOs Work to Make Their Roles More Manageable
96% of the leaders in the Chronicle’s exclusive survey report a high level of job satisfaction. But the demands are relentless. -
Executive Tips
Leaders’ Advice for Other Leaders
Nonprofit chief executives share their secrets for managing stressful jobs and staying motivated.
Features
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The Face of Philanthropy
The Nonprofit Helping Local Newsrooms Tell Stories Visually
CatchLight, based in San Francisco, has been placing photographers in local newsrooms since 2019. -
Major-Gift Fundraising
10 Ways to Boost Fundraising and Attract More Big Gifts This Year
Three seasoned fundraisers share proven tactics — and lots of real examples — to help you adapt your big-gifts strategy to the current climate and maximize results. -
Executive Leadership
Health Care-Access Maverick to Lead California Endowment
The $4.7 billion foundation named Brenda Solórzano, an early architect of trust-based philanthropy and a veteran of health-care grant making in the Golden State, as its next president. -
Migrants & Refugees
‘It’s Not Political. It’s Our Job.’ Girl Scout Troop Resolved to Support Migrants Despite Backlash
At a Manhattan shelter for asylum-seeking families, Girl Scout Troop 6000 is welcoming a new group of girls who have fled dire conditions in South and Central America.
Departments
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Fundraising
Midlevel Donors Offer Fundraisers a Huge Opportunity Amid Declines in Giving
A new report found that 31 percent of such donors have made a bequest and 23 percent are considering it. -
Grant Making
Granddaughter of Megadonor Gert Boyle Digs Into Rural Philanthropy in New Podcast
One theme: the surprising overlap between urban and rural needs
Opinion
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Opinion
DAF Sponsors Aren’t All Created Equal. New Legislation Should Reflect That
Entirely separate legislation is needed for donor-advised funds managed by community foundations and commercial gift funds. -
Opinion
Foundation Compensation: When Are CEO Salaries Too High?
Without checks and balances, scrutinizing and challenging foundation leaders’ million-dollar paychecks is nearly impossible.
