Dan joined the Chronicle of Philanthropy in 2014. He previously was managing editor of Bloomberg Government in Washington, D.C. He also worked as a reporter and editor at Congressional Quarterly and as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He has undergraduate degrees in journalism and political science from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a master’s degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Stories by This Author
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Executive leadershipA Fighter for Nonprofits Who’s Not Afraid to Ruffle Donors’ Feathers
Jan Masaoka, longtime leader of the California Association of Nonprofits, has a biting wit and a willingness to challenge donors that both friends and detractors agree make her a formidable voice for charities. -
Video
How to Connect With Affluent Donors of Color
The number of high-net-worth people of color is expanding rapidly in America, but many nonprofits fail to bring many of them into the fold, say panelists in an online briefing. Here’s what works. -
Fundraising
Donor Pessimism Grows as Economy Wobbles, Poll Finds
A new survey suggests that a growing share of donors are thinking about pulling back on their giving in the year ahead. -
Nonprofit Adviser
‘Giving USA’ Data Offers Useful Tips for Fundraisers
Plus, join our free briefing Thursday on efforts to make fundraising more inclusive -
Nonprofit Adviser
How Grant Makers Can Better Reach Community Groups
Plus, don’t lose workers because of unfair pay. Join our webinar on Thursday. -
Legislation
Washington Update: What Nonprofits Can Expect From Congress This Year
A lot of legislative activity that would affect nonprofits is brewing in Congress in the months and years ahead. -
Research
Americans Rank St. Jude’s as Top Charity Brand; 43% Also Say At Least One Charity Has Lost Their Trust
More than four out of five said that lack of trust prompted them to stop giving, and only a small share would be willing to return as supporters. -
Economic Outlook
Financial Concerns Mount for Nonprofits as Inflation and Other Economic Woes Prove Stubborn
The big question remains unanswered: When do these trends become entrenched enough to cause donors to curtail giving? -
Giving
Deep Disparities Persist in Finances of Nonprofits Led by White People and People of Color
Foundations made advancements in equity amid the pandemic and racial-justice protests, but BIPOC-led nonprofits still trail their white-led peers in many measures of financial health and sustainability, according to the results of a new survey. -
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
41% of Americans Say They Would Stop Supporting a Charity That Tolerates Discrimination
One-third of Americans would not donate to charities using culturally insensitive images and language, and 17 percent would not donate upon learning the charity’s board is not diverse.
