Nandita Raghuram

1 month ago | philanthropy.com | Nandita Raghuram

Keep up with everything happening in The Commons by signing up for the Chronicle’s Philanthropy Today newsletter or our weekly Commons LinkedIn newsletter. A decade ago Nicole Kenney, 30, was burned out. Years earlier, she had completed a rigorous undergraduate degree at Smith College and then a master’s program in public policy at Johns Hopkins Now, she was working hard as a NAACP communications associate and taking little time to rest.

Sep 16, 2024 | whattoexpect.com | Nandita Raghuram |Caroline Picard

When I was preparing to become a mom, I knew having a baby would be stressful. But I had no idea how confusing applying for my paid leave would be. One week after I’d given birth, I found myself knee-deep in paperwork — and newborn diapers — trying to decipher what different forms meant.

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Jul 17, 2024 | whattoexpect.com | Nandita Raghuram |Christine Gordon

Kaitlyn Prentiss started planning for her maternity leave before she even conceived. As a licensed massage therapist and independent contractor in Hawaii, she wasn't eligible for paid leave from an employer, her state or the federal government. Before she became pregnant with her son, Evan, who's turning 1 this month, she started putting money aside to ensure she had enough to pay three months of bills.

Jun 28, 2024 | philanthropy.com | Nandita Raghuram

In a world plagued by nonstop crises, slowing down may not seem like an option for those who work every day to improve people’s lives. But summer offers an opportunity to take a breath, reflect, and consider new ideas and perspectives. Books are a great way to do that. To help guide your reading choices, the Chronicle of Philanthropy asked a diverse group of academics, philanthropy experts, and nonprofit leaders what they’re reading this summer and what they recommend.