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Plus, what you need to know about Gen Z donors; and a letter-writer argues that pluralism is key to racial equity ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP [A Really Tough Job: Nonprofit CEOs Work to Make Their Roles More Manageable]( By Ben Gose [STORY IMAGE]( 96% of the leaders in the Chronicle’s exclusive survey report a high level of job satisfaction. But the demands are relentless. Plus, see the rest of our [May issue,]( posted online today. ADVERTISEMENT SURVEY [Gen Z Donors Are Coming. Here’s What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( A new report looks at how young donors like to give and how nonprofits are engaging them. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [Op-ed (and Headline) Miss Essential Point: Pluralism Is Key to Racial Equity]( Pluralism isn’t about flattening differences, but accepting each identity and experience so everyone can thrive. 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 | Center for Creative Leadership [Stronger Together: How Leadership and Evaluation Drive Nonprofit Impact]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online The nonprofit that has become “a nerve center for President Donald J. Trump’s allies in Washington,” has paid at least $3.2 million to corporations led by its own leaders or their relatives since the beginning of 2021. The payments, from the Conservative Partnership Institute, raise red flags, experts say, because it is not clear whether they were the result of competitive bids, whether the leaders with the dual roles recused themselves from the process, and how much, if at all, those executives profited personally from the deals. They did not respond to questions about whether or not they took those safeguards, and one executive offered an incomplete answer on the question of whether any of that money ultimately flowed to the CPI insiders. ([New York Times]( Plus: The Conservative Partnership Institute’s 2022 Annual Filing With the I.R.S. ([New York Times]( More News - Gates, Novo Nordisk Foundation, and Wellcome Commit $300 Million to Climate Change, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition ([Forbes]( - Philadelphia Nonprofit Loses $437M State Contract, Warns of Nearly 150 Layoffs ([Philadelphia Business Journal]( - Coming Soon to Manhattan’s Little Island: An Arts Festival With Powerful Backers ([New York Times]( - NYC Youth Voter Turnout Is Always Low. Can This Digital Tool Change That? ([Gothamist]( - This Activist Worked in Animal Research. Now She’s Blocked From Commenting on It. ([Washington Post]( - In Brooklyn, the Anti-Met Gala Raises Funds for Medical Debt ([New York Times]( Opinion - ‘Warren and Bill’ Review: Buffett and Gates Give It Away ([Wall Street Journal]( subscription) - Women’s Rights Are Essential to Democracy. Why Do Philanthropists Treat Investments in Women as a Special Interest? ([Ms.]( 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. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. EDITOR'S PICKS FUNDRAISING [When a Warm Glow Isn’t Enough: Donors Respond to Tokens of Appreciation, Research Says]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( When people who aren’t already deeply motivated by a cause know they’ll get something in return, they are more likely to donate, the research found. 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. HIGHER EDUCATION GIVING [Mega Gifts Are Funding University Tuitions. Which Students Do They Help?]( By Stephanie Beasley [STORY IMAGE]( In 2018, Michael Bloomberg gave $1.8 billion to Johns Hopkins to enable academically qualified low- and middle-income students attend his alma mater. The impact of this and other tuition-related gifts is becoming clear. 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. ADVERTISEMENT 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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