August 2019
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Volume 31, Issue 10Cover Story
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FundraisingWhy Fundraisers Leave, and How to Keep Them
They complain that they don’t get enough support, they’re given unrealistic goals, they lack resources, and more, our survey found. Here are some solutions.
Highlights
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Fundraising
51% of Fundraisers Plan to Leave Their Jobs by 2021, Says New Survey
The job is getting harder, they say, and they feel “tremendous pressure to succeed.” -
Careers
Should You Counter a Fundraiser’s Job Offer? It Depends, Say Experts
There’s a good chance that money isn’t the reason for the switch. Also, a bidding war for development professionals has contributed to the epidemic of job hopping. -
Advice
Solutions to Fundraisers’ Biggest Challenges
A round-up of advice, checklists and tools to help leaders and development professionals improve morale
Features
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Why They Give
Giving Big — and With a Push for Other Black Donors
Eddie and Sylvia Brown have given $40 million to education, the arts, and health care. Most of their gifts require that recipients raise additional dollars from other rich African-Americans. -
Executive Compensation
New Chronicle Salary Database Underscores Big Disparities Among Nonprofits
See compensation information for more than 10,000 employees at more than 860 nonprofits in the United States that raise at least $35 million annually in private support. -
Q&A
Climbing the Fundraising Ranks to Start a Black-Owned Firm
Dwayne Ashley held executive positions at prominent nonprofits, but his long-term goal was to make philanthropy more inclusive.
Departments
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Transitions
Changes at Richard King Mellon Family Funds and Planned Parenthood (Transitions)
In other news about people in philanthropy, Marcus Walton, director of racial-equity efforts at Borealis Philanthropy, has been tapped as CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations -
Research
Matching Gifts May Not Produce Stronger Returns Than Straight Cash, Research Suggests
Two researchers at Texas A&M University suggest that a matching gift signals a weaker endorsement of a charity than simply making a big gift. -
Why They Give
Irene Pritzker Dives Into Thorny Issue of Private-School Funding and Finds Results
After traveling to Ghana 10 years ago, she came back wanting to invest in low-cost schools that could be a global force for improved education. -
News
Chronicle of Philanthropy Founder Has Died
Corbin Gwaltney was an insightful editor and entrepreneurial leader who offered our staff freedom and resources to do what we thought served our readers best and demanded editorial independence. -
Advice
Kansas State U. Runs a Single-Issue Giving Day, Raising $320,000
In its first 24-hour fundraising marathon, the institution focuses on solving food security among its students. -
Advice
Introvert or Extrovert: Who Makes a Better Fundraiser?
Mixing personality types can help you raise more money and hold on to staff members too.
Opinion
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Opinion
No More Excuses for Racism and Other Misguided Impulses (Opinion)
‘Realists’ who say equality, a living wage, and environmentalism are fine in theory but not in practice need to turn to more noble ambitions. Philanthropy can lead the way. -
Opinion
The Internet Is Broken: Why We Need Philanthropy to Help Fix It (Opinion)
Just as grant makers rushed in to ensure television didn’t become just a commercial wasteland, so too must foundations ensure that there’s room for nonprofit services like Kiva and Wikipedia online. -
Opinion
Explaining Science Isn’t Enough: Research Shows How to Inform the Public and Decision Makers (Opinion)
Medical breakthroughs, new technology, and other developments happen at a rapid pace, with profound implications for society. It’s vitally important that decision makers, donors, and the public understand them. -
Opinion
How Philanthropy Can Help Impact Investing Reach Its Potential (Opinion)
Philanthropic organizations can play a critical role in fueling innovative approaches to critical social challenges including poverty, education, and climate change by providing “catalytic capital.”
