Philanthropy's Trouble With Boys and Men

Melinda French Gates, gender, and giving. Plus: Join a conversation with philanthropist Laura Arnold. [Philanthropy Today Logo]( This is a special weekly edition of Philanthropy Today featuring stories and content from [The Commons](. You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. If you no longer want to receive the Philanthropy Today newsletter, [unsubscribe](. Visit [The Commons]( for our latest content, sign up for [The Commons LinkedIn newsletter,]( and join the conversation in our [Commons LinkedIn group](. From The Commons Q&A [How Philanthropy Fails Boys and Men]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( Richard Reeves is fighting the prevailing view of who’s on the losing side of gender equality. Melinda French Gates is backing him with $20 million. Upcoming Events: The Commons in Conversation On August 28, we launch The Commons in Conversation, our series of one-on-one interviews with nonprofit and philanthropy leaders working on solutions to the country’s deep divisions. The events will be hosted on LinkedIn. Register today to receive reminders to watch! - Join Chronicle of Philanthropy CEO Stacy Palmer for a preview of the interview series and stories coming to [The Commons]( this fall. Wednesday, August 28, at 12:30 p.m. ET. [Register](. - Laura Arnold, philanthropist and co-founder and co-chair of [Arnold Ventures,]( discusses efforts to reduce partisanship ahead of the 2024 elections. Wednesday, September 4, at 2 p.m. ET. [Register](. - Layla Zaidane, CEO of [Future Caucus]( (formerly Millennial Action Project), talks about her work with Gen Z and millennial elected officials to bridge partisan divides. Wednesday, September 18, at 12:30 p.m. ET. [Register](. - Erik Bork, Emmy-winning screenwriter and producer, previews his soon-to-be-released The Elephant in the Room, a philanthropy-backed red-blue romantic comedy. Wednesday, October 2, at 12:30 p.m. ET. [Register.]( Rewind, Please If you find yourself with a few spare minutes as summer winds down, check out some of our coverage of philanthropy, rural America, and the divisions within. - [Wildfires Pitted Ranchers Against Federal Officials. Then a Nonprofit Stepped In]( - [Major Funders Bet Big on Rural America and ‘Everyday Democracy’]( - [What Philanthropy Elites Can Learn From Rural America]( Of the Moment News and other noteworthy items: - The Philanthropy Roundtable has released its [Civics Playbook]( a funders’ guide to nonprofits promoting civic education. The dozen groups featured include the [Bill of Rights Institute,]( Georgia’s [Center for Civic Engagement]( and the [National Constitution Center](. - In [eJewishPhilanthropy]( Rabba Yaffa Epstein of the [Jewish Education Project]( promotes a theme of unity, not division, during a tumultuous moment for Jews in America. “Enemies of all kinds are chasing us; they are at our backs and only the sea is in front of us,” Epstein writes. “Now is not the time to see one another as the enemy. It is the time to move forward, together — united, but not uniform.” - During a [CSPAN call-in show,]( Pearce Godwin, founder and CEO of the [Listen First Project,]( efforts to bridge political divides and stem polarization. “We are not papering over real differences in opinion and in values, …” he said. “It would be impossible and also unwise and un-American to ask anybody to change those sincerely held views.” SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Online Forums [September 10 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( It’s 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, Mardi Moore, executive director of Rocky Mountain Equality, and Stacy Bridavsky, executive director of Lil BUB’s Big FUND, to get tips on giving donors a better online experience without spending a lot. Editor's Picks BIG GIFTS [Melinda French Gates Announces Where $1 Billion in New Funds Will Go to Help Women and Girls]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( The philanthropist asked a diverse group of leaders to take part in distributing some of the funds, and she’s financing a competition to attract new ideas to improve female health worldwide. PERSONAL ESSAY [‘While I Breathe, I Hope': A Black Nonprofit Leader and Daughter of the South Returns Home]( By Tycely Williams [STORY IMAGE]( A veteran fundraiser takes up a new job as CEO and pursues the American ideals that she, her family, and generations of Black philanthropists hold dear. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION [A Silicon Valley Funder Diversified Its Board. Big Changes Followed]( By Jim Rendon [STORY IMAGE]( Recruiting former grantees onto the board has helped the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund better connect to communities and boost fundraising. [Chronicle of Philanthropy Logo]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Philanthropy]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037