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Diversity in Fundraising
New Tool Aims to Help Fundraising Teams Improve Diversity
The Council for Advancement and Support of Education created the assessment to help university development departments take stock of their diversity and inclusion efforts, but any nonprofit with a fundraising team can use it. -
Grants Roundup
Woodruff and Whitehead Foundations Commit $100 Million for Low-Cost Housing in Atlanta
Also, the Walton Family Foundation gave $34 million to build a new theater for opera in Arkansas. -
Fundraising Data
Data Shows GoFundMe Campaigns Work Well and Offers Insights for Online Fundraising
GoFundMe campaigns shared more than six times in the first few days are three times as likely to raise more donations than those shared less often. -
Opinion
East Palestine Disaster Shows How Philanthropy Can Halt Chemical Accidents in Their Tracks
When a derailed train leaked hazardous chemicals into an Ohio community, donors and advocates helped residents get the aid and information they needed. They also demonstrated how to effectively address and prevent future catastrophes. -
Nonprofit Management
How the Ford Foundation Helped Grantees With an Unusual Problem: a Surge of Cash
Staff burnout, lack of clarity about an organization’s values, and the pace of hiring are among the challenges that prompted nonprofit leaders inundated with surprise gifts to turn to consultants — and one another. -
Gifts Roundup
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Lands $100 Million for New Immunology and Inflammation Center
Plus, race-car driver and health care finance expert Ted Giovanis gave Johns Hopkins Medicine $35 million, and Dallas oil mogul Kelcy Warren gave his alma mater, University of Texas at Arlington, $12 million. -
Letters to the Editor
Philanthropy Roundtable Objects to Characterization of Its Work in Recent Op-Ed
Critique of recent philanthropic pluralism essay is not an accurate portrayal of group’s focus and mission, says one Roundtable leader. -
Transitions
California Wellness Foundation Promotes Richard Tate to CEO
Also, the Cleveland Foundation has named Lillian Kuri to succeed Ronn Richard as its leader, and the National Gallery of Art will install a new administrator in July. -
Letters to the Editor
Thanking Donors Is Not Drudgery
Showing gratitude to those who support nonprofits is a critical task that shouldn’t be relegated to a chatbot. -
Opinion
What Grant Making in Russia Taught Us About How to Address the Assault on American Democracy
The recent ouster of lawmakers in Tennessee and Montana for their anti-majority-rule views shows how the authoritarian playbook works — and what’s needed to fight back. Philanthropy must take advantage of this moment to thwart autocratic behavior and bolster democracy.