nonprofits

Back in January, President Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to ensure that organizations receiving federal grants certify that they “do not operate any programs promoting DEI,” making clear that the president considers diversity, equity and inclusion programs to be illegal and immoral.

Emerson College President Lee Pelton has been named president of the Boston Foundation. Pelton is due to begin the position in June, taking the reins from longtime president Paul Grogan.

Natanja Craig Oquendo is ushering in a new era at the Boston Women’s Fund.The Villa Victoria native and mother of five has dedicated her life to Boston’s grassroots organizations and become the executive director of one of the oldest women-centered organizations in the city.

A nationwide survey has put the spotlight on Massachusetts nonprofits, and how people of color who fill their ranks want to move up, but find obstacles in their way.

The Central Boston Elder Services Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Michael A. Vance as its new chief executive officer.

Last month, More Than Words, a nonprofit organization that empowers youth through business management, opened its expanded bookstore in the South End. Located at 242 East Berkeley St., the bookstore offers more than 50,000 used-book titles as well as gifts from other mission-driven businesses and event space.

GreenLight Fund named Melissa Luna as the executive director for its flagship site, GreenLight Boston.