How to Fix Charity Navigator (Opinion)

Plus, how the next wave of megadonors will give; and why we are more united thank you may think 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 [Charity Navigator’s Ratings Are Inherently Flawed. Here’s a Simple Solution.]( By Maoz (Michael) Brown and Aaron Horvath [STORY IMAGE]( The ratings process misses too much, so let the nonprofits being judged fill in the gaps PHILANTHROPY 50 [The Next Generation of Big Donors Favors Causes Over Institutions]( By Maria Di Mento and Jim Rendon [STORY IMAGE]( Racial justice, the environment, and scientific research are getting an influx of money from wealthy people seeking tangible change. BY THE NUMBERS [Data Don’t Lie: We’re More United Than You Think]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( A neuroscientist warns philanthropy: Your bridge-building efforts may be a waste of money. 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. Our guest experts will share practical examples of the latest A.I. applications and advice on how to manage the rapid pace of A.I.-driven change. Don’t miss this chance to learn how harnessing smart tools can introduce efficiencies and help increase productivity at your organization. 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Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online The Intercept, a progressive, nonprofit news organization that launched with Edward Snowden’s revelations about domestic surveillance, has been struggling since founding donor Pierre Omidyar ended his support in late 2022, and could run out of money over the next year. ([Semafor]( Some conservatives are criticizing Katherine Maher, NPR’s new chief executive, for tweets she posted several years ago criticizing Donald Trump and supporting Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The criticism came shortly after a commentary piece by an NPR editor accused the outlet of holding a liberal bias. Maher and an NPR spokeswoman defended the posts as free speech by a then-private citizen, but at least one prominent right-wing crusader has called for her ouster. ([New York Times]( More News - ‘A Different World’ Hits the Road to Help Historically Black Colleges ([New York Times]( - Plus: High school students are discovering HBCUs across the country thanks to a North Carolina nonprofit ([WGHP]( - A small clinic in tiny Central Falls, R.I., takes a giant step to tackle the state’s housing crisis ([Boston Globe]( - Treasury considers UK tax reforms to boost philanthropy ([Financial Times]( — subscription) Opinion - Opinion: The charitable deduction is a complex, broken mess. There’s a better way. ([Vox]( - Hospitals that make profits should pay taxes ([Stat]( - Why the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation’s Liz Cheney snub matters ([MSNBC]( Note: In the links in this section, we flag articles that only subscribers can access. But because some journalism outlets offer a limited number of free articles, readers may encounter barriers with other articles we highlight in this roundup. EDITOR'S PICKS 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 ADVICE [10 Words and Phrases You Should Never Use]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( Philanthropy loves big words. Americans don’t. So why is the nonprofit world filled with philanthro-speak? 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