By Tyrone Freeman, assistant professor of philanthropic studies, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Save the dates Interested in learning more about diversity and philanthropy? The Mays Family Institute on Diverse Philanthropy Speaker Series will feature Dr. Noah Drezner of Colombia University speaking on LGBTQ philanthropy on March 27 and Sandra Vargas, the former head of […]
By Lynn Sygiel, editor, Charitable Advisors For over two years, Candice Perry has worked to develop nonprofit leaders. In her position as the Welborn Baptist Foundation Nonprofit Excellence Officer, her key responsibilities have been to strengthen nonprofits executives and develop a talent pipeline. The foundation is based in Evansville and serves the Tri-state area. Perry […]
By Lynn Sygiel, editor, Charitable Advisors When Rev. Donovan Coley joined the board at the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission in 2006, he felt the organization had lost its way. The agency, established in 1903, was doing good work, he said, but its impact on the community was limited, and it didn’t have executive leadership. “By […]
By Bryan Orander, president, Charitable Advisors Every two years, we do a quick analysis of the nonprofit leadership transitions Charitable Advisors has supported. Our takeaway two years ago was that an increasing number of new ED/CEOs were coming from outwardly facing roles like fundraising and advocacy in contrast to the longstanding “program expert” being the […]
By Lynn Sygiel, editor, Charitable Advisors We live in an era where technology seemingly changes by the minute. What’s new today is old tomorrow. The trend is not lost on nonprofits, which continually seek how to best incorporate technology into their fundraising efforts. With figures showing recent declines in charitable giving, the quest remains: Is […]