Nonprofit Leaders of Color Speak Out About Struggles and Triumphs

Plus, Rockefeller Foundation announces successor to ‘100 Resilient Cities’ program; reader criticizes article about the Marguerite Casey Foundation [Philanthropy Today] Was this newsletter forwarded to you? [Please sign up]( to receive your own copy. Leadership [Nonprofit Leaders of Color Speak Out About Struggles and Triumphs]( [Image]( PARTNERSHIP FOR SOUTHERN EQUITY By Nicole Wallace People of color who have climbed the ladder at foundations or charities talk about their challenges, coping strategies, successes, and whether they think things are getting better. ADVERTISEMENT [advertisement]( More in Our July Issue Read more about how people of color have [climbed the ranks]( at nonprofits, and see the everything else in our [July issue]( posted online today. Foundation Giving [Rockefeller Announces Smaller Successor to Its ‘100 Resilient Cities’ Program]( By Maria Di Mento An $8 million grant through the grant maker’s new Climate and Resilience Initiative will continue the work of helping cities cope with natural disasters including those caused by climate change. (PREMIUM) Letter to the Editor [Story on Marguerite Casey Foundation Was an 'Unfortunate' Attack on a Female Leader of Color]( Freeman Hrabowski, chairman of the fund’s Board of Directors, says the grant maker couldn’t have achieved so much success in carrying out its mission unless it had a healthy internal culture. Paid for and Created by Salesforce.org [Improving Fundraising with AI]( Artificial Intelligence can be instrumental in helping organizations reach their goals of improving fundraising, donor engagement, performance, and recruitment. Subscribe to the Chronicle Propel your organization's mission with a subscription to the Chronicle. You’ll get unlimited access to the Resource Center, a complimentary membership to GrantStation, and our subscriber-only monthly magazine, filled with premium content and expert analysis on breaking news, policy changes, and fundraising tips. [Subscribe Today]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Jeffrey Epstein, the multimillionaire financier charged with sex trafficking, gave significant sums to Harvard and other charities. In 1990 he donated money to construct a campus building named for Henry Rosovsky, a former dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and in 2003 he pledged $30 million toward the creation of the university’s program in evolutionary dynamics. Harvard officials say they will not give back the money. Epstein continues to give to nonprofits linked to Deepak Chopra, Elton John, and other celebrities. ([Chronicle of Higher Education]( and [Daily Beast]( The president and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation has been ousted over charges of sexual harassment. Bob Forrester, a longtime friend of the late actor, was forced out after an investigation of complaints by former employees. ([New York Post]( An analysis of IRS forms shows where the nonprofit world is headed. Civis Analytics’ examination of tax forms filed by 353,000 charities identifies such trends as the growth of organizations focused on young people. ([Fast Company.]( More News - National Trust for Historic Preservation Provides New Grants to Preserve Sites Devoted to Black History ([Associated Press]( - Philadelphia Foundation Honors 100-Year Anniversary by Allowing Public Vote on $1 Million in Grants ([Philly Voice]( - Eva Kor, Survivor of Twin Experiments at Auschwitz Who Later Started Nonprofit, Dies at 85 ([New York Times]( - Ross Perot, Self-Made Billionaire, Patriot and Philanthropist, Dies at 89 ([Dallas News]( Opinion - A $1-Billion Fund Should Be Created to Help Journalists ([Guardian](. See more in the Chronicle about [how philanthropy can help preserve freedom of the press](. Also see this column from an executive at the Manhattan Institute who says local newspapers and public media need help from organizations like the Aspen Institute and the Koch Foundation. ([New York Times]( A local-news project in Colorado is already capitalizing on philanthropic support. ([Nieman Lab]( - The Dominance of the White Male Critic: We need to rethink how we speak about museums and culture. ([New York Times]( - Jeff Raikes: Why Philanthropists Must Let Go of Their Power, to Advance Equity and Justice ([Seattle Times]( What Everyone Else Is Reading [Prepare Nonfundraisers for Meetings With Big Donors]( Use this form to prepare for, and keep leaders on track during, meetings with major donors (PREMIUM) [Most Foundations Expect Their Grant Making to Hold Steady or Decline in 2019]( A survey conducted earlier this year by Candid is a worrisome sign for nonprofits that are already feeling the pinch from declines in individual giving. (PREMIUM) [Davidson College Lands $25 Million From a California Couple, and University of Arizona Receives a Bequest of $8.8 Million (Gifts Roundup)]( Plus, USC’s classical radio station and Indiana University’s art museum received big bequests [How to Attract Corporate Support for a Gala]( Consider all the ways your nonprofit interacts with companies and customize sponsorship deals (PREMIUM) [A Tool to Help Major-Donor Meetings Go Off Without a Hitch]( Use this form to set goals, prepare talking points, list items to share, and track post-meeting plans. (PREMIUM) Communicate Your Impact to Busy Donors Join our Next Webinar and Save 20% — Today’s donors want to see results. Whether you are writing a grant proposal, seeking a big gift from a philanthropist, or hoping to attract new annual donors, it is vital to convey your impact. 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