Sara Herschander
Breaking News Reporter
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Sara Herschander is a breaking news reporter for the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Before coming to the Chronicle, she worked in podcasting at Futuro Media and as a freelance journalist covering social movements, labor, and housing. Sara previously worked in education, refugee services, and homeless services.
She is a graduate of Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies and received her M.A. in bilingual journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
Stories by this Author
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Economic OutlookUncertain Economy — and the Nation’s Debt Debate — Snag Nonprofit Finances
Spending cuts the federal government is considering come at a time when the uncertain economy is making fundraising tough, leading one prominent nonprofit expert to reach a breaking point. -
The Face of Philanthropy
A Nonprofit Helps Students Learn Through Ukulele and Song
Students learn literacy, math, and other subjects through music that’s educational and fun. -
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ballmer Group Awards $42.5 Million to Help More Than 100 Black-Led Groups Expand
The grants will support organizations that are less than two years old and focused on improving economic mobility. -
Nonprofit Adviser
How to Put DEI Strategy Into Practice
Plus, join our free online event on seeking major gifts Tuesday, May 23 -
Internet Access
Nonprofits Are Still Struggling to Bridge the Digital Divide
Eighty percent of organizations in a new study said they are not able to achieve their missions because they or the people they serve have limited internet access. -
Affordable Housing
Foundations Buoy a New Movement of Renters’ Activism
Instead of focusing mainly on ways to help low- and middle-class people buy affordable housing, grant makers are paying for community organizing and advocacy designed to protect renters. Plus: See the rest of our special report on affordable housing. -
Economic Outlook
Nonprofits Struggle as Recession Signs Grow More Pronounced
Nonprofits say demand is increasing while donors’ fears about the economy are prompting them to hold back their gifts. -
Giving
Cross-Border Philanthropy Was Stable as Covid Hit, in Sharp Contrast to Private Capital Investments Globally
A study released today shows that $70 billion was awarded, most of it from people in the wealthiest nations. -
Video
Make the Most of Online Fundraising: Experts Weigh In
Digital fundraising has taken on a new urgency in recent years, as the pandemic has accelerated the need to connect with donors online, whether through email, social media, or text. -
Conference
Nonprofits Talk A.I., Personalization, and Privacy at Technology Conference
At the first in-person gathering since 2019, nonprofits showed great interest in emerging technologies but said their top priority was more basic: getting their systems to talk to each other.
