How Nonprofits Are Navigating Staff Divides Over the Israel-Hamas War

Plus, a dispatch from the Association of Fundraising Professionals ICON conference; and Belmont U. lands $58 million from a music executive ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. NAVIGATING DIFFERENCES [The Israel-Hamas War Is Tearing Nonprofits Apart. But Some Are Bridging Staff Divides]( By Sara Herschander [STORY IMAGE]( Many nonprofit leaders will not speak publicly — or to staff — about the war for fear of reprisal or institutional meltdown. But some are learning how to navigate employee disagreements. FUNDRAISING [How to Hedge Against the Influence of Big Donors? Increase Your Pool of Supporters]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Other hot topics at the AFP ICON Conference: A.I.'s impact on fundraising and building strong ties with donors GRANTS ROUNDUP [Belmont U. Lands $58 Million From Nashville Music Executive]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital Foundation received $50 million from Florida’s Pagidipati family for a new pediatric hospital. Also, Hoag Hospital and Nicklaus Children’s Hospital landed big gifts. WEBINARS [Thursday: 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. ONLINE FORUMS [April 23 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join the Chronicle and a panel of nonprofit experts for the free online forum Using A.I. to Streamline Nonprofit Operations. 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