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MAY 9, 2024

Grant makers at the National Council on Foundations annual meeting consider how to find the common ground to build broader coalitions for efforts in education, the environment, health, and more. By Drew Lindsay Chicago Council on Foundations Wendy Feliz, left, with the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation; Ali Noorani, of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; Layla Zaidane, from Future Caucus; and Bob Dold, from Forbes Tate Partners; participate in a panel during the Council on Foundation’s ann

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MAY 9, 2024

The voter-registration group once promoted by Taylor Swift has been wracked by resignations, layoffs, and regulatory lapses. Former employees blame the CEO. By Jim Rendon Jeff Kowalsky/AFP via Getty Images The voter-registration group once promoted by Taylor Swift has been wracked by resignations, layoffs, and regulatory lapses. Former employees think the CEO is to blame.

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MAY 7, 2024

CatchLight, based in San Francisco, has been placing photographers in local newsrooms since 2019. By Nicole Wallace CatchLight, based in San Francisco, has been placing photographers in local newsrooms since 2019.

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MAY 7, 2024

Nonprofit chief executives share their secrets for managing stressful jobs and staying motivated. By Ben Gose Chad Kirkland for The Chronicle Nonprofit chief executives share their secrets for managing stressful jobs and staying motivated.

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MAY 7, 2024

By Ben Gose James Heimer for The Chronicle 96% of the leaders in the Chronicle's exclusive survey report a high level of job satisfaction. But the demands are relentless. Plus, see the rest of our May issue, posted online today.

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MAY 7, 2024

A new report looks at how young donors like to give and how nonprofits are engaging them By Emily Haynes Getty Images Although members of Generation Z are still far from their prime giving years, it's never too soon for fundraisers to learn how to attract their support.

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MAY 6, 2024

When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate, the research found.

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MAY 6, 2024

KKR co-founder Henry Kravis’s donation to Loomis Chaffee School will back scholarships and other programs. By Maria Di Mento Loomis Chaffee School Henry Kravis gives the commencement address at the Loomis Chaffee School graduation ceremony in 2015. Plus, Bowling Green State University received more than $76 million to help ensure that students who are struggling financially will graduate in four years with little debt.

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APRIL 23, 2024

By Lisa Schohl Getty Images The number of donors using DAFs is growing fast, but it can be hard to find and cultivate them. Here's advice from several experts.

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APRIL 23, 2024

Are scholarships that use race as part of their criteria a thing of the past? The short answer is “no.” By Jeffrey C. Sun and Charles J. Russo Are scholarships that use race as part of their criteria a thing of the past? The short answer is “no.” But based on a review of the 2023 Supreme Court decision and other precedent, such programs will have to pass a tough judicial test.

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APRIL 23, 2024

An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism? By Benjamin Soskis Getty Images An innovative giving approach aims to maximize good while indulging donor choice. Could it settle the debate over philanthropic pluralism?

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APRIL 19, 2024

By M.J. Prest Courtesy of Alliance for Justice Brooks has been president of the Alliance for Justice since 2021. He previously served as a policy adviser for the Treasury Department during Barack Obama’s administration. Also, the GreenLight Fund has tapped a new CEO, and the former presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is joining the Hudson Institute.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Entirely separate legislation is needed for donor-advised funds managed by community foundations and commercial gift funds. By Gerry Roll Getty Images Entirely separate legislation is needed for donor-advised funds managed by community foundations and commercial gift funds.

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APRIL 17, 2024

More than a third of nonprofits saw funding increases; three-quarters had job vacancies By Emily Haynes More than a third of nonprofits saw funding increases; three-quarters had job vacancies

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APRIL 17, 2024

By M.J. Prest Courtesy of Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. Tania A. Chavez Camacho, executive director of La Unión del Pueblo Entero, a recipient of grants from the Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc., speaks about hardships in communities the group serves. Also, PNC Foundation gave $20.2 million to enhance outdoor play for young children, and the Kraft Heinz Company Foundation committed $15 million to address global malnutrition and hunger.

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APRIL 17, 2024

Fun and collaborative approaches to giving can be more successful than conventional efforts focused on major donors, the author found. By Dana Nichols Justina Reynolds, Hey Friend Events Stephanie Calabro, a Cannonball Kids’ Cancer Foundation Donor, holds a token from the game the organization created. Fun and collaborative approaches to giving can be more successful than conventional efforts focused on major donors, the author found.

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MARCH 28, 2024

Most nonprofits now use A.I. for some tasks, a milestone that comes just over a year since the technology became widely available. By Sara Herschander Getty Images Most nonprofits now use A.I. for some tasks, a milestone that comes just over a year since the technology became widely available.

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MARCH 26, 2024

While most patients pay out of pocket, the Animal Medical Center offers multiple efforts to cover charity care, especially for rescue animals and working dogs. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Mary Altaffer/AP Harrison, a French bulldog, is seen in the surgery prep area at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. Harrison has previously been cared for by the hospital’s surgery, neurology, internal medicine, and dental teams.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Simon has been director of leadership programming at Grist, a nonprofit news site focused on environmental news and commentary, and a senior editor at Kinsey & Company and at Fast Company. At Grist, Simon demonstrated innovation and thoughtful strategy in broadening and expanding the audience and developing significant new products. He has been director of leadership programming at Grist, a nonprofit news site focused on environmental news and commentary, and a senior editor at Kinsey & Company

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MARCH 26, 2024

Endowments are a key tool for nonprofit longevity, but few foundations provide funding for this form of sustainability. By Alex Daniels Endowments are a key tool for nonprofit longevity, but few foundations provide funding for this form of sustainability.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Giving to endowments helps groups led by people of color build long-term financial stability. But two studies released Tuesday show the practice is rare. By Cora Daniels Giving to endowments helps groups led by people of color build long-term financial stability. But two new studies show the practice is rare.

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MARCH 14, 2024

A new report found that 31 percent of such donors have made a bequest and 23 percent are considering it. By Rasheeda Childress A new report found that 31 percent of such donors have made a bequest and 23 percent are considering it.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Matched-fund requirements make accessing federal infrastructure and climate dollars all but impossible for the very communities grant makers seek to help. By Louise Lief Matched-fund requirements make accessing federal infrastructure and climate dollars all but impossible for the very communities grant makers seek to help.

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MARCH 11, 2024

Binaifer Nowrojee, a lawyer, has been vice president of programs and part of a small senior leadership team overseeing a large transition at the organization. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press NEW YORK Ronald Zak/AP George Soros, the billionaire investor, said in a statement that the appointment of Binaifer Nowrojee as president fulfills his global ambition for the organization.

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MARCH 11, 2024

A philanthropic movement to redefine reparations aims to advance policy changes in public health, education, criminal justice, and business development. By Alex Daniels NJISJ Ryan P. Haygood, president and CEO of the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice, speaks at the launch event of the New Jersey Reparations Council in June 2023. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and its grantees haven't abandoned the push for cash-based reparations.

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MARCH 7, 2024

The pilot project represents a hope many have for A.I. — delivering accurate medical information. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Rafiq Maqbool/Associated Press Women learn to use a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence developed by Myna Mahila Foundation at the local women’s organization’s office in Mumbai, India. The pilot project represents a hope many have for A.I. — delivering accurate medical information.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Michael Lomax says a recent $100 million grant will jumpstart the group's effort to build a pooled endowment for its 37 member HBCUs. By Rasheeda Childress Michael Lomax says a recent $100 million grant will jumpstart the group's effort to build a pooled endowment for its 37 member HBCUs.

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MARCH 6, 2024

By M.J. Prest J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation The rock climbing wall at the Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse, a community center along the Boise River Greenbelt for veterans, adaptive athletes, and their families Also, the University of Virginia received $55 million for Alzheimer’s research and its athletics department, and the Okta for Good Fund has committed $50 million over five years to strengthen cybersecurity at nonprofit groups, among other priorities.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Equating identity with oppression harms social movements and those they seek to help. By Eboo Patel Equating identity with oppression harms social movements and those they seeks to help.

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MARCH 1, 2024

By M.J. Prest Also, the singer Josh Groban’s Find Your Light Foundation has named new leadership, and a podcast producer will take the helm of the journalism group Feet in 2 Worlds.

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MARCH 1, 2024

At a Manhattan shelter for asylum-seeking families, Girl Scout Troop 6000 is welcoming a new group of girls who have fled dire conditions in South and Central America. By Sara Herschander NEW YORK At a Manhattan shelter for asylum-seeking families, Girl Scout Troop 6000 is welcoming a new group of girls who have fled dire conditions in South and Central America.

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MARCH 1, 2024

More than 71 percent of predominantly Black congregations name serving their local communities as a top priority, according to a new survey. By Drew Lindsay Barbara Gauntt, Clarion Ledger, Imagn Faith leaders from across the state receive the COVID-19 vaccination at New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson, Miss., to encourage the Black community to get vaccinated.

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Nonprofits 287

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

From unfulfilled racial-justice pledges to unionizing nonprofits, the pressures on woman leaders like me aren’t letting up. Donors need to recognize that and invest in our physical and mental health. By Sayu Bhojwani From unfulfilled racial justice pledges to unionizing nonprofits, the pressures on woman leaders like me aren’t letting up. Donors need to recognize that and invest in our physical and mental health.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In 2010, Open Society Institute gave its biggest gift to a New York City-based human rights nonprofit, with the mandate to expand internationally. Meanwhile, the world became more authoritarian. By Tamara Straus In 2010, Open Society Institute gave its biggest gift to a New York City-based human-rights nonprofit, with the mandate to expand internationally.

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Nonprofits 291

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

By Jim Rendon Jon Krause for The Chronicle Finding their replacements isn't easy — and often costs far more than organizations expect.

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Nonprofits 330

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Bringing on a consultant is not as simple as it seems. Here are few tips to get it right. By Jim Rendon Karianne Munstedt Hiring the wrong consultant can be a terrible experience, says Myriah Mhoon, CEO of the New Life Center in Arizona. Bringing on a consultant is not as simple as it seems. Here are few tips to get it right.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By M.J. Prest Abraham Sculley Students attend an Active Minds Speakers event at Sam Houston University. Active Minds works to expand access to mental health care for students. Also, the DeVos Family Foundation has split $50 million among three pediatric-health organizations in Michigan, and Pfizer gave $15 million to the American Cancer Society to address racial disparities in cancer care.

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