How to Future-Proof Your Fundraising

Plus, Dartmouth receives $150 million for financial aid; and how community-based entrepreneurs are tackling the local news crisis (opinion) ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. FUNDRAISING [How to Future-Proof Your Fundraising: the Potential Benefits and Drawbacks of Data]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Speakers at the DRIVE conference debated the use of artificial intelligence. ADVERTISEMENT GIFTS ROUNDUP [Former Time Warner Cable CEO Leaves $150 Million to Dartmouth for Financial Aid]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the California Institute of Technology receives $100 million, and Kenneth Griffin gave $50 million to the Baptist Health Foundation. OPINION [Community-Based Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way in Solving the Local News Crisis]( By Dan Kennedy [STORY IMAGE]( There is no one-size-fits-all solution; we should look to visionary entrepreneurs at the grass roots who serve their communities. WEBINARS [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. 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Decrying “organizations and activists that promote the practice of gender transition surgeries on minors and evangelize gender theory to minors,” the National Center for Public Policy Research threatened to “make a splash” unless eight organizations were denied donations. A spokesperson for the think tank declined to comment. A Best Buy spokesperson said the company has an inclusive culture and cited its perennial spot on the Human Rights Campaign’s list of “best places to work” for LGBTQ people. ([NBC News]( A web of organizations with links to libertarian or conservative think tanks, some of which have received funding from the fossil fuel industry, are spreading misinformation about the recent deaths of several whales along the East Coast, wrongly blaming them on offshore wind projects, according to research by Brown University’s Climate Lab. 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SPONSOR CONTENT | Twilio [Why the Nonprofit Funding Model Needs an Overhaul]( Explore the nonprofit funding model that inadvertently hinders growth and learn how organizations are building their technical capacity to amplify their impact. EDITOR'S PICKS OPINION [Foundation Compensation: When Are CEO Salaries Too High?]( By Craig Kennedy [STORY IMAGE]( Without checks and balances, scrutinizing and challenging foundation leaders’ million-dollar paychecks is nearly impossible. TRENDS [A New Slate of Community Foundation Leaders Want to Leave a Mark]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( Dozens of community foundations have new presidents. The group is turning well-capitalized philanthropies into players in progressive policy battles across the country. FUNDRAISING EVENTS [A Dozen Ways to Create Events Donors Love — Without Spending a Fortune]( By Lisa Schohl [STORY IMAGE]( Add a live peer-to-peer fundraising element to boost results while engaging guests in a fun way, and more tips from three event-planning experts. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( — It’s an age-old problem: many nonprofit CEOs and senior leaders struggle to persuade board members to raise money — even though trustees care deeply about the nonprofits they serve. Experts cite a variety of reasons, including the need to define roles and responsibilities when recruiting board members. What does it take to create a vibrant culture of fundraising among board members? Join us on Thursday, May 9, at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn from our expert guests as they share proven ways to solve this perennial challenge. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Apply today](. 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