Plus, readers respond to an opinion piece by a MacKenzie Scott would-be grantee; and Silicon Valley Community Foundation names two new executives ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. ENVIRONMENTAL PHILANTHROPY [On Second Anniversary of Climate Bill, Funders Top Goals to Help Nonprofits]( By Jim Rendon [STORY IMAGE]( Two years after the Inflation Reduction Act was passed, a report finds that a group of 33 grant makers exceeded its goals for helping communities and organizations learn about, access, and implement funding through the act. TRANSITIONS [Silicon Valley Community Foundation Appoints Two New Executives]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, the Center for Effective Philanthropy hires a leader for its YouthTruth program, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago will install its next CEO this fall. THE FACE OF PHILANTHROPY [Using Food and Stories to Bring People Together]( By Nicole Wallace [STORY IMAGE]( The nonprofit Community Plate teams up with local groups to organize story-sharing potluck suppers. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [Op-ed From MacKenzie Scott Reject Evokes Sympathy and Scolding]( Some readers felt the author should accept that rejection is part of the grant process while another empathized with the authorâs frustrations. WEBINARS [September 19 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join us for How to Measure and Convey Impact, a session designed for communications and fundraising professionals. Youâll learn from Cindy Eby, founder and CEO of ResultsLab; Deidre Kennelly, principal of Kennelly Consulting; and Isis Krause, chief strategy officer at Philanthropy Together, how to collaborate with program staff to demonstrate the difference your organization makes. Online Forums [September 10 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Itâs rare to find an organization that coordinates all of its digital outreach to create a seamless experience that engages supporters and minimizes transactional interactions. Join us for Creating a Positive Donor Experience in a Digital World to learn from Allison Fine, president of Every.org, and Mardi Moore, executive director of Rocky Mountain Equality, among others, to get tips on giving donors a better online experience without spending a lot. 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 Over the objections of researchers, journalists, and nonprofits, Meta has shut down a tool that made it easier to track misinformation on its social media platforms, which include Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. Meta said it terminated CrowdTangle because it does not offer a complete look at activity across its platforms, but nonprofits including the Mozilla Foundation, the Atlantic Council, and Human Rights Watch had urged the company to keep the tool available through the upcoming U.S. elections. Meta has replaced CrowdTangle with the Meta Content Library but has limited access to nonprofits and researchers, excluding news organizations. ([Associated Press]( - Background from the Chronicle: [As âPro-Democracyâ Philanthropy Grows, Experts Warn of Many Obstacles to Combating Misinformation]( More News - Behind the Pageantry of Shen Yun, Untreated Injuries and Emotional Abuse ([New York Times](
- New York Public Radio Will Cut at Least 8 Percent of Staff ([Current](
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- As Mass. Embraces Black Philanthropy Month, Activists Say Awareness Is Key ([GBH]( Money Management Problems at Nonprofits - Former Sacramento Public Radio GM Suspected of Receiving Nearly $500,000 in Mysterious Payments, According to Unredacted Report ([CapRadio](
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- Review: Is Bill Gates a Savior or a Villain? ([Washington Post](. Background from the Chronicle: [New Book Takes a Skeptical Look at Bill Gatesâs Philanthropic Evolution]( 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 OPINION [Advice for âSpeak Truth to Powerâ Activists: Build Power of Your Own]( By Deepak Bhargava [STORY IMAGE]( Democracy advocates are doubling down on the wrong strategies, writes a veteran organizing strategist. They should take lessons from abroad and the pre-1964 civil rights movement. COMPENSATION [Nonprofit Executive Pay Rises, but Inflation and Gender Gap Issues Persist, Report Finds]( By Sara Herschander [STORY IMAGE]( Smaller organizations have made modest strides in pay equity for women since 2012, but the nonprofits with the deepest pockets have seen the gap expand. Q&A [New Book Takes a Skeptical Look at Bill Gatesâs Philanthropic Evolution]( By Tamara Straus [STORY IMAGE]( New York Times journalist Anupreeta Das depicts Gates in his many roles and outsize billionaire influence. RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( —Grant makers and individual donors want to see the lasting impact of their contributions. But at many nonprofits â especially those with modest budgets â there are no staffers assigned solely to measuring and evaluating results. So, fundraisers, communications professionals, and program staff often must work together to show the difference their organizations make. It can be hard to know which kinds of metrics show progress toward long-term goals, how to capture and analyze data, and how to communicate your impact in ways that are compelling and easy to digest. Join us for a 75-minute webinar on Thursday, September 19 at 2 PM ET to learn from our expert guests. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES Find your next nonprofit role in The Chronicle Career Center: - [Director of Major Gifts]( — The Nightingale-Bamford School
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