The #MeToo movement has led to revelations of inappropriate and predatory behavior at nonprofits, just as it has in other industries. Scandals have hit big-name nonprofits such as NPR, the Humane Society of America, Oxfam, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. And for many fundraisers at organizations of all sizes, sexual harassment is a familiar hazard of the profession.
For those working to prevent sexual harassment at a nonprofit or overcome a scandal, here is a collection of articles with advice from a variety of experts. You’ll find guidance on how to communicate with donors, respond when a leader is involved in a scandal, or better protect your fundraisers.
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Advice
Preventing Sexual Harassment and Promoting Gender Equity: 5 Ways to Get Started
Go beyond compliance and create a safe workplace culture by developing policies, emphasizing accountability, and diversifying your leadership team. -
AdviceEnding Harassment at Nonprofits Means Changing Office Culture, Experts Say
Appointing women to leadership jobs, making sure everyone has a chance at plum assignments, and ousting anyone who behaves badly are key. -
Advice
How to Respond When a Leader Is Engulfed in a Sexual-Harassment Scandal
Charities can survive after a leader’s downfall, but they have to walk a fine line. -
Advice
How One Public-Radio Station Talked to Donors About Sexual Harassment
When a scandal rocked NPR, Washington, D.C., affiliate WAMU shared with supporters what it’s doing to prevent workplace misconduct. -
Advice
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. -
Opinion
Opinion: Stop Tolerating Donors Who Sexually Harass Fundraisers
Charities must pledge not to put up with donors who cross a line with fundraisers, no matter how generous they are. -
News
The Wrong Type of Solicitation
Sexual harassment is a problem few fund raisers discuss openly, but Polly Aris Stamatopoulos, a Washington consultant to nonprofit organizations, and many other experts say it is time for the nonprofit world to confront the issue. -
Opinion
Opinion: What Every Nonprofit Leader Needs to Know About Sexual Violence
Organizations working on health, homelessness, juvenile justice, and other social issues need to understand how sexual abuse connects to their mission and how they can help survivors. -
News
Time’s Up Fund to Fight Sexual Harassment Raises $21 Million From Around the Globe
Since celebrities kicked off giving, more than 20,000 donors have contributed to an effort sparked by a nonprofit group that advocates for female farmworkers.
