The Nonprofits Using Conversation to Find Common Ground

Plus, how Patricia Bauman set the standard for multiyear giving (opinion); and the Pulitzer Center appoints a new CEO [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. STORYTELLING [‘It’s Hard to Hate Up Close': Philanthropy, Polarization, and the Art of Conversation]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( A StoryCorps program is one of hundreds that promote one-on-one dialogue to bridge divides. Philanthropy is all in, but the evidence is mixed. OPINION [Ahead of the Curve: Patricia Bauman Set the Standard for Multiyear Giving]( By Gary D. Bass, Donna F. Edwards, Geri Mannion, Anne Bartley , Kathleen Welch, and John Stocks [STORY IMAGE]( Long before it was common, Bauman devoted family assets to protecting democracy — and acted as a tugboat to pull wealthier foundations into the cause. TRANSITIONS [Pulitzer Center Appoints Next CEO]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the Ms. Foundation for Women promoted its chief advancement officer to deputy CEO, and Anne Vasquez will be the next executive director of the Television Academy Foundation. WEBINARS [May 9 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( What does it take to create a vibrant culture of fundraising among board members? Join us for How to Get Your Board to Raise Money to learn from two veteran fundraising executives how to solve this perennial challenge. They’ll explain how to build a board that suits your organization’s goals, match individuals’ skills to different roles, set new board members up for success, and create a fundraising tool kit that empowers board members to raise money. [May 21 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Unlocking the full potential of a donor database can help fundraisers identify donors and giving opportunities with the greatest potential, segment supporters into groups and tailor messages to their interests, and take gift prospecting to the next level. Join us on Tuesday, May 21, for Using Data to Boost Giving to learn how to better manage and analyze donor data to reveal the stories it can tell to make fundraising at all levels more strategic. SPONSOR CONTENT | Classy [The Return of a Community-Centered Fundraising Model in a Digital-First World]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online A group of survivors of the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel are suing two pro-Palestinian nonprofits in the United States, arguing that American Muslims for Palestine and National Students for Justice in Palestine are mouthpieces recruiting “foot soldiers” for the terrorist group Hamas and “coordinating the occupation of dozens of college campuses across the country.” AMP’s chair called the lawsuit “an Islamophobic text reeking in anti-Palestinian racism” and an attempt “to deflect from the live-streamed genocide in Gaza.” ([Washington Post]( As the art market contracts and donations dwindle, gallery owners and museum directors are fretting over how to bring in the next generation of donors and collectors, who experts say want more transparency from the art world and are more concerned with a return on their investments than their predecessors have been. ([New York Times]( More News and Opinion - Huawei Secretly Backs U.S. Research, Awarding Millions in Prizes ([Bloomberg]( - West Palm Beach Nonprofit Helping Women Travel Out of State for Abortion Care ([WPBF]( - Former Indiana Sheriff and Family on the Hook to Pay Back More Than $4 Million in Nonprofit Spending ([Louisville Public Media]( - MacKenzie’s Millions: See How Much Jeff Bezos’s Ex Just Gave to Six Miami Nonprofits ([Miami Herald]( - How Aerospace Corp and Space Foundation Are Diversifying Space ([Fast Company]( - Opinion: Tiny Homes Are Not the Big Solution to Homelessness That We Need ([Dezeen]( - Inside the Urgent Effort to Preserve Black Newspapers ([Washingtonian]( Arts and Culture - Court Says Italy Is Rightful Owner of Bronze Held by Getty Museum ([New York Times]( - The Asian American Literature Festival Returns — Without the Smithsonian ([Washington Post]( 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. New Grant Opportunities Your Chronicle subscription includes free access to [GrantStation’s]( database of grant opportunities. [Music:]( The Aaron Copland Fund for Music encourages and improves public knowledge and appreciation of contemporary American music. The Fund is currently accepting applications through the Performance Program to support performance-related activities that improve public knowledge and appreciation of contemporary concert music and contemporary jazz music by American composers. Grants range from $1,500 to $20,000, with an average award of $4,000. Application deadline is June 27. [Security and Democracy:]( Craig Newmark Philanthropies, created by craigslist founder Craig Newmark, focuses on organizations on the front lines of protecting the United States’ security and democracy. Areas of interest include military families and vets, cybersecurity, trustworthy journalism, and pigeon rescue. No application deadline listed. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. EDITOR'S PICKS OPINION [Righteous Attitudes, Ideological Purity Tests, Zero-Sum Thinking: How Philanthropy Stokes Division]( By Kristen Cambell [STORY IMAGE]( Privately, anti-polarization nonprofits and practitioners say philanthropy is part of the problem. Three essays offer a critique. CAMPUS CONFLICT [The Donor Revolt Comes to Annual Giving: Israel, Gaza, and Campus Unrest]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( As colleges prep for commencement and reunion season, rank-and-file supporters issue ultimatums, pledge to withhold donations, and boycott events. OPINION [Critics Said Our Data Platform Exacerbated the Nonprofit World’s Inequities. They Were Right.]( By Aleda Gagarin [STORY IMAGE]( Candid learned that addressing power imbalances is only possible when those with the most resources change their own behavior. SPONSOR CONTENT | Independent Sector [Championing Equity: Reflections from Emerging Leaders in the NGen Fellows Program]( Discover the transformative journey of three inspiring leaders who embarked on a path of growth, empowerment, and community through Independent Sector’s NGen Fellows Program. RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( — Many nonprofit leaders are overlooking a treasure in their midst: the donor database. Unlocking the full potential of a donor database can: prioritize giving opportunities that have the greatest potential; enable fundraisers to segment donors into groups and tailor messages to their interests; and take donor prospecting to the next level. 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