Charitable Giving Projected to Increase 4.8 Percent in 2020

Plus, after #MeToo, nonprofits need to help workers, donors, and boards build a safer workplace (opinion) [Philanthropy Today] Was this newsletter forwarded to you? [Please sign up]( to receive your own copy. Giving [Charitable Giving Projected to Increase 4.8 Percent in 2020]( By Eden Stiffman Chronicle reporter Giving by bequests is expected to show the strongest growth, followed by giving from foundations, and giving by individuals, according to a report from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. But experts say fundraisers should plan for economic risks. (PREMIUM) ADVERTISEMENT [advertisement]( More About Trends See also our special report on key trends for the year ahead, including the [impact of a potential recession](. Opinion [After #MeToo, Nonprofits Need to Help Workers, Donors, and Boards Build a Safer Workplace]( [Image]( Ellen Weinstein for The Chronicle By Sarah Beaulieu Founder of the Uncomfortable Conversation As Harvey Weinstein’s conviction Monday marked a key moment in the #MeToo movement, it is an important reminder to nonprofit leaders and fundraising executives that they need to redouble their efforts to protect employees from abuse. (PREMIUM) @MeToo and Nonprofits See also our special report and survey about [sexual harassment]( at nonprofits. Paid for and Created by GoFundMe [The Best Fundraising Success Stories From Nonprofits]( Fundraising success stories can inspire you to revise your own fundraising strategies. This article highlights three charities that have found success. ADVERTISEMENT [advertisement]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Richard Grenell, the Trump administration’s new acting national-security director, did work for a U.S. nonprofit almost entirely funded by the Hungarian government without registering as a foreign agent. Grenell did not register “because of the nonprofit nature of the work,” his lawyer said. A White House source said Grenell did not need to register because his client, the Magyar Foundation, was led by U.S. citizens. Experts on the Foreign Agents Registration Act, however, said that would not exempt him from registration, and work for an organization heavily funded by a foreign government is normally a “trigger” for Justice Department scrutiny. ([Washington Post]( Immigrants who qualify for some public benefits are dropping them amid confusion over a new rule barring some noncitizens from taking public assistance. The rule, which took effect Monday, requires immigration officials to screen applicants for permanent residence to determine if they would need most tax-funded benefits. But advocates say people not covered — for instance, those who already hold green cards or are citizens — are giving up benefits they might be entitled to. Some immigrants are also forgoing services not covered under the rule, such as free school lunches and services for pregnant women and children. One nonprofit worker in Phoenix, said she has started steering immigrants to private charities, such as food banks or church-run services. ([Associated Press]( Plus: Immigrant Advocates Concerned With Public Charge Rule ([Boston Globe]( The University of Pennsylvania received about $258 million from foreign governments and companies from 2013 to mid-2019, with more possibly undisclosed. The biggest chunk of money, $67.6 million, came from China, with England and Hong Kong (listed separately from China in records) in second and third place. The University of Pennsylvania is among 10 institutions that have reported more foreign income since mid-2019, when the Department of Education started cracking down on universities it says are not following foreign-funds disclosure requirements. 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Museum Director Suspended Following Research Misconduct Allegations ([State News]( Tip of the Week To identify and cultivate employees with leadership potential, look for traits that suggest they can handle new responsibilities. One factor to consider is past success: How has each worker contributed so far? And has that employee met the goals set when she was hired? Look for "readiness" to tackle a particular challenge, recommends Michael Tetreault, chief people officer at the Nature Conservancy. That approach avoids "disenfranchising" staff members who may simply need more time to develop their skills or whose talents may not be as readily apparent. By assuming all employees have some potential, and making sure managers coach and listen to all of them, you’ll be better able to "figure out if they have the skills, commitment to learning, and the desire to take a different role," he says. Get more advice in [8 Ways to Cultivate High-Potential Employees]( and consult our [resource center]( for more than 1,100 other how-to resources for nonprofits. Subscribe to the Chronicle As donors become increasingly selective in their giving, it’s more important than ever that you have unlimited access to the tools and resources needed to show your impact. A subscription to the Chronicle of Philanthropy provides you with the knowledge you need to generate excitement for your nonprofit, grow your donor base, and stay ahead of emerging trends. [Subscribe Today]( What Everyone Else Is Reading [A Pioneering Grant Maker in the Fight for Criminal-Justice Overhaul]( Over more than 20 years, Helen Huang has watched the issue move from the fringe to the mainstream, gathering support from conservative as well as liberal donors. She now leads the Ford Foundation’s Art for Justice Fund. (PREMIUM) [Philanthropy Must Declare a Climate Emergency (Opinion)]( The new commitments from Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates are insufficient. It is up to everyone in philanthropy to make climate the top priority in their investments, grants, and other actions. (PREMIUM) [Howard Buffett Promises $200 Million to Curb Cocaine Farming in Colombia (Gifts Roundup)]( Also, Michael and Susan Dell have given $30 million to a children's hospital in Austin, Tex., and Oprah Winfrey has pledged $5 million to put students of color on track for college. [Financial Leaders at America’s Foundations Have the Power to Reshape Philanthropy (Opinion)]( A hotter planet, increased gun violence, America’s crippled democracy, and an ever-precarious economy are stretching our households and communities to the breaking point. That’s why we need financial executives to join forces with grant-making colleagues to ensure all of a foundation’s assets advance social-justice missions. (PREMIUM) [Michael Bloomberg Tops Philanthropy 50 as Records for Billion-Dollar Giving Are Set]( Five donors contributed $1 billion or more, the first time in 20 years that so many people have given that much. Attracting Gifts from DAFs: How Charities Do It [Coming Thursday]( — Giving to donor-advised funds continues to boom: Philanthropists poured $37.1 billion into these funds in 2018, up 20 percent from the previous year. But when people give to charities through these funds, it can be tough for nonprofits to identify, recognize, and build ties with those supporters. How can your nonprofit cultivate DAF donors and raise more money for your cause? Join us for a 75-minute webinar to hear directly from charities that consistently attract gifts from these funds. You’ll learn which techniques work, how to make it easy for account holders to contribute, and effective ways to spur giving through DAFs in your communications and fundraising appeals. 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