What's Next for MacKenzie Scott?

Plus, the growing danger of humanitarian work in war zones; and a letter-writer supports emotional-health help for nonprofit leaders ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. MACKENZIE SCOTT [What’s Next for Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s Giving?]( By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press [STORY IMAGE]( Much about Scott’s giving remains a mystery, but those receiving grants from her recent open call for nonprofits do offer some insights, experts say. ADVERTISEMENT ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR [Israeli Strike on World Central Kitchen Aid Convoy Shows Growing Danger of Humanitarian Work in Conflict Zones]( By Elizabeth Stites [STORY IMAGE]( Attacks on aid workers are “increasingly routine,” says Elizabeth Stites, of Tufts University’s Feinstein International Center. TRANSITIONS [Local Initiatives Support Corporation Appoints New Head of Rural Programs]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation has named its next CEO, and the Children’s Defense Fund has chosen a new chief operating officer. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [Call to Invest in Emotional Health of Nonprofit Leaders Is Spot On]( Recent op-ed expertly captures why foundations must step in to ease stress and workloads at nonprofits. 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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Garber, Harvard University’s interim president, is saying in private that the school’s fundraising has slumped considerably amid the fallout over Harvard’s response to the Hamas attack on Israel in October, according to sources for the Harvard Crimson. But many donors present a more mixed picture, saying that on one hand, recent stock-market gains will likely prod alumni to donate appreciated securities, and that most alumni are continuing to give, but on the other hand, Harvard could see a further drop-off when current, multiyear gifts sunset. ([Harvard Crimson]( More than 160 wealthy philanthropists, including Abigail Disney and oil heiress Leah Hunt-Hendrix, are mounting the Donor Revolt for Charity Reform, a public campaign for new laws requiring foundations and donor-advised funds to give away their money faster. 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But because some journalism outlets offer a limited number of free articles, readers may encounter barriers with other articles we highlight in this roundup. New Grant Opportunities Your Chronicle subscription includes free access to [GrantStation’s]( database of grant opportunities. [Skilled Trades Training:]( The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence recognizes outstanding skilled trades teachers and programs in U.S. public high schools. In 2024, $1.5 million in prizes will be awarded overall. Five grand prize winners will each receive $100,000, with $70,000 going to the public high school skilled trades program and $30,000 going to the teacher. Public high school teachers who teach skilled trades classes that emphasize the expert use of tools and materials to build, repair, and maintain products and structures are eligible, including teachers of agricultural mechanics, carpentry, construction, electrical, HVAC, manufacturing, plumbing, transportation mechanics and repair, and welding. Application deadline is May 3. [Performing Arts:]( Venturous Theater Fund’s Venturous Capital Grants support the production of bold, experimental new plays at small and medium-sized theaters in the United States. Funding is limited to text-based, author-driven new plays that are ambitious in scale, epic in scope, challenging in form, controversial in subject matter, experimental in concept, and/or unabashed in their theatricality. The grants fund extraordinary costs that are integral to the plays’ production, and which might otherwise make them difficult or impossible to produce. 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