Trump Rally Shooting: The Nonprofit World Responds

Plus, how nonprofits are using A.I.; and the Sesame Workshop appoints a new CEO ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. DEMOCRACY [‘Enough of This Red and Blue BS': Nonprofits, Foundations Respond to Trump Rally Shooting]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Those working to close divides in America talk about what the attempted assassination means — and what needs to be done ADVERTISEMENT [‘Enough of This Red and Blue BS': Nonprofits, Foundations Respond to Trump Rally Shooting]( TECHNOLOGY [The Rise of the A.I.-Powered Nonprofit — and Why Not Everyone Is Convinced]( By Sara Herschander [STORY IMAGE]( A new survey from Fast Forward categorizes four main ways nonprofits are using artificial intelligence. TRANSITIONS [Sesame Workshop Appoints New CEO]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the Trevor Project has tapped its first Black and nonbinary CEO, and the League of Women Voters has promoted its next leader from within. GIFTS ROUNDUP [University of Tulsa Scores $38 Million for Athletics]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, Eric and Wendy Schmidt pledged $5.5 million to NPR to bolster collaborative journalism nationwide, and a couple gave $4 million to expand the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. WEBINARS [July 18 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( It isn’t easy to create holiday appeals that capture donors’ attention during the busiest fundraising time of the year. To get a jump on these critical campaigns and a handle on what to expect this year, join us for Planning a Year-End Fundraising Strategy in the Current Giving Climate. You’ll learn from Skyler Reep of KSPS PBS and Seth Rosen of The American LGBTQ+ Museum as they share real-world appeals, proven approaches, and tips for planning ahead while staying flexible. FORUMS [July 23 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( For years, nonprofits have been worried about the decline in the number of Americans who give. To reverse the trend, many are using new messages and communication channels to reconnect with middle-class donors. To explore what’s working now, join our free online forum, Bring Everyday Donors Back Into the Fold. You’ll hear from Sara Lomelin, CEO of Philanthropy Together; CJ Ortuño, vice president of philanthropy at Civic News; and Victoria Vrana, CEO of GlobalGiving. [July 31 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join us for How Data Is Driving Fundraising Success to learn about the latest data-driven fundraising techniques and tools that savvy nonprofit leaders are embracing. You’ll hear from Louis Diez of the Donor Participation Project, Don Irwin of Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, and Natalia Pierson of Norfolk State University. They’ll explain how they put their donor data into action — and how your nonprofit can, too. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online A group funded by wealthy Christians that aims to mobilize Republican voters and defeat Joe Biden this year has nonprofit experts questioning its status as a tax-exempt charity. According to thousands of documents, videos, and emails, Ziklag is focusing on voter rolls — including using an A.I.-based system “to mount mass challenges to the eligibility of hundreds of thousands of voters in competitive states” — turning out Christian voters, and using the issue of transgender rights to get people to the polls. The ultimate vision of the group, whose donors include office supply billionaire Uihlein family, the Greens, who run Hobby Lobby, and the Wallers, who own the Jockey apparel corporation, is Christian dominion over seven key areas of American life, the documents say. An attorney for Ziklag said the group does not endorse political candidates, but several experts said its activities test or violate the bounds of legality for 501(c)(3) organizations. ([ProPublica and Documented]( Background from the Chronicle: [$1 Billion in Gifts Attracts New Attention to the Rules on Charities and Political Giving]( The president of Florida A&M University has resigned as part of the fallout from a $237 million donation that never materialized. Larry Robinson led the historically black school for seven years, during which its enrollment broke records and its graduate engineering program won national plaudits. But he has acknowledged ignoring “warning signs” about the massive gift, which was announced at this year’s commencement ceremony and whose donor had made grandiose pledges to other colleges and universities that did not pan out. The Board of Governors for the state’s university system is looking into the circumstances leading to the gift. ([Chronicle of Higher Education]( Background from the Chronicle: [Mega-Gift Fiasco at Florida A&M Shows Nonprofits What Not to Do]( More News - The N.R.A. Is Facing a Court Fight for Control of Its Future ([New York Times]( - D.C. Abortion Fund Forced to Reduce Services as Funding From National Orgs Decreases ([Washington City Paper]( - Background from the Chronicle: [Coverage of Reproductive Rights]( - When Portland Charities Condemned Israel, Jewish Philanthropy Was Put to the Test ([Jewish Telegraphic Agency]( - Background from the Chronicle: [Nonprofits Are Taking a Stance on Gaza — and Paying the Price]( - Plus: Former Israeli Hostage Sues U.S. Nonprofit for Allegedly Paying Hamas Operative Who Held Him Captive ([ABC News]( - After Homelessness Ruling, Cities Weigh Whether to Clear Encampments ([New York Times]( - Migrants Find Joy and a Taste of Home in a Manhattan Church Kitchen ([New York Times]( - What $500M Simons Foundation Grant Means for Stony Brook University ([Newsday]( Big Donors - Bill Gates: If You Don’t Like What I’m Doing, Give Away Your Money Too ([Times]( - Take a Cue From Warren Buffett: Be Flexible With Philanthropic Strategies ([Barron’s]( 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 ADVICE [Relentless Fundraising Is Eroding Trust in Nonprofits. Here’s How to Fix Things]( By Allison Fine [STORY IMAGE]( Simple strategies to build relationships with supporters and show your organization is worthy of their backing FUNDRAISING [Everyday Donors Want to Give. Here’s How to Find Them.]( By Ben Gose and Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( It’s challenging to focus on small-dollar contributors when you need money today — but experts say a broad base of support is key for nonprofits’ long-term health. BIG GIFTS [Michael Bloomberg’s New $1 Billion Gift to Johns Hopkins Matches the Year’s Biggest So Far]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( The media mogul’s donation is the latest aimed at making medical school tuition-free. 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