Stacy Palmer

Stacy Palmer is the Chief Executive of the Chronicle of Philanthropy and has overseen the organization’s transition as it became an independent nonprofit in April 2023.

Palmer helped found the Chronicle in 1988, when it was started by the Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. She served as top editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy from 1996 to 2023.  

Under Palmer’s leadership the organization has evolved from its roots as a biweekly newspaper for social-sector professionals into an organization that offers a vibrant website and magazine plus strong professional development sessions and much more designed to give people across the nonprofit world actionable insights, solutions, opinion essays, and essential journalism and news.

Among its signature efforts: The Philanthropy 50 ranking of the Americans who give the most, now in its 26th year, and the Commons, a special section dedicated to closing divides.

In addition, Palmer helped forge a partnership with the Associated Press and the Conversation designed to educate the public about the nonprofit world.