MacKenzie Scott, Stop Overlooking Small Nonprofits (Opinion)

Plus, a new nonprofit supports augmented- and virtual-reality efforts; and the Bezos Earth Fund pledges $50 million for meat alternatives ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. OPINION [MacKenzie Scott, Stop Ignoring Small Nonprofits Like the One I Founded at Age 13]( By Sneha Dave [STORY IMAGE]( Ninety-two percent of organizations — including mine — have budgets of less than $1 million and know what their communities need most. But Scott and others make it impossible for us to get needed funds. TECHNOLOGY [Wendy Schmidt and Grist Founder Launch Immersive-Media Nonprofit]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( The billionaire philanthropist and journalist Chip Giller are betting that virtual and augmented reality are on the cusp of a breakthrough — and poised to change hearts, minds, and giving. GRANTS ROUNDUP [Bezos Earth Fund Pledges $60 Million to Develop Protein Alternatives to Meat]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the Doris Duke Foundation committed $33 million to help families protect children at high risk of abuse and neglect, and the Kataly Foundation awarded $20 million to reclaim Native land in the San Francisco Bay Area. WEBINARS [Tomorrow, March 21 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( How can your nonprofit host events that inspire donors without breaking the bank? Join us to learn from two experts how to stay within your event budget without sacrificing your donors’ experience. Plus, you’ll get creative ideas for highlighting your mission and connecting with donors at your next event. Join us for How to Host Engaging Events and Stay Within Budget. [April 18 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Affluent donors continue to take advantage of donor-advised funds. To better understand the motivations and giving preferences of those who hold these accounts, join us for How DAF Donors Are Giving Away Their Money. We’ll share insights to help you better connect with donors who give this way, and you’ll learn how nonprofits are successfully attracting contributions through DAFs. SPONSOR CONTENT | The California Endowment [California Communities are at the Center of Health Transformation]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online As some communities in California ban state-approved syringe programs for intravenous drug users, the state is seeking to have a court uphold its authority on the issue. Data from needle-exchange programs show they reduce overdoses and the spread of disease, while putting drug users in contact with other health and recovery services, some experts say. Opponents say they encourage drug use and result in a trail of dirty needles in public spaces. ([Los Angeles Times]( Background from the Chronicle: [Safe Injection Sites for Drug Users Are a Tough Sell to Foundations]( More News - ‘All We Must Do Is Survive Four Years’: The ACLU’s Game Plan for Protecting Civil Rights Through a Potential Second Trump Administration ([Atlantic]( - Governments Across the U.S. Are Handing Residents Cash — No Strings Attached ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) MacKenzie Scott’s ‘Open Call’ Winners - MacKenzie Scott Donates $2M Each to 4 Connecticut Nonprofits ([WTNH]( - Nonprofits in Oregon and SW Washington to Receive Funds From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott ([Oregon Public Broadcasting]( - MacKenzie Scott Donates Millions to 19 Chicago Nonprofits ([Crain’s Chicago Business]( - Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $2 million each to Peaceprints, PUSH Buffalo ([Buffalo News]( - Four Cleveland Nonprofits Awarded Millions From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott ([Cleveland.com]( - Dozens of Minnesota Groups Receiving Donations From Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott ([KSTP]( - Kansas City Nonprofits Receive Millions From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott ([Fox 4]( - Southeast Michigan Nonprofits Earn Another $9M From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott ([Crain’s Detroit Business]( - Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Gives $2M awards to Baltimore Nonprofits ([Baltimore Banner]( Background from the Chronicle: [Big Surprises as MacKenzie Scott Announces ‘Open Call’ Winners]( Note: In the links in this section, we flag articles that only subscribers can access. 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FIRST PERSON [‘It Just Feels Doable Now': Four Latino Fundraisers Up Their Game With Affinity Group Help]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( Practical advice and networking opportunities are helping members of Somos El Poder connect with peers and raise more money for their organizations. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( — Fundraising events can come with a sizable price tag. With rising costs, it’s harder than ever for fundraisers to balance the desire to create an exceptional donor experience with the need to ensure an event brings in more dollars than it costs. How can nonprofits host memorable events that don’t break the bank? Join us on Thursday, March 21, at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn about proven ways to highlight your mission, connect with donors, and hit your revenue goals by keeping costs under control. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Apply today](http://). 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