New United Way Worldwide Leader Is on a Mission to Improve the Culture of Organizations Beyond Her Own

Plus, a California law aims to make online giving safer for nonprofits and donors, and the Gates Foundation plans to spend $120 million on access for Covid-19 pill ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. LEADERSHIP [New United Way Worldwide Leader Is on a Mission to Improve the Culture of Organizations Far Beyond Her Own]( By Dan Parks [STORY IMAGE]( Angela Williams has taken the helm of the nation’s largest charity with a powerhouse resume behind her — and a long list of challenges in front of her. ADVERTISEMENT FUNDRAISING REGULATION [Calif. Law Aims to Make Online Giving Safer for Nonprofits and Donors]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( Legislation signed by Governor Gavin Newsom earlier this month aims to ensure donors receive accurate information in charitable solicitations and that charities receive donations promptly. FOUNDATION GIVING [Gates Foundation to Spend $120 Million on Access for Covid-19 Pill]( By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press [STORY IMAGE]( The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation announced it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators. LEADERSHIP [New York City Activists, Residents Awarded $1 Million Prize]( By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press [STORY IMAGE]( This year’s winners the David Prize, an annual $1 million award for York City residents have been announced. The prize is named after billionaire real estate developer David C. Walentas and financed by his Brooklyn-based family foundation. GRANTS ROUNDUP [Howard Hughes Medical Institute Commits $2 Billion to Diversify Pipeline of Scientists]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, Lululemon Athletica pledged $75 million to make grants for health and well-being through exercise, mindfulness, and advocacy, and Bloomberg Philanthropies gave $43 million to create the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University. Webinars FUNDRAISING WEBINAR [How to Attract Asian American and Indigenous Donors]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join our 75-minute session to learn from two major donors and a nonprofit executive about challenges and new opportunities for engaging these donors, what motivates them to give, and how to develop messages and tactics that will resonate. You’ll also get real-world examples of how to approach potential big donors and ask them to give. [Join us on Thursday, October 21,]( at 2 p.m. Eastern. GRANT-SEEKING WEBINAR [Graceful Exits: How Foundations Can Ensure Nonprofits Succeed After Grants End]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join us to learn from executives at The Nicholson Foundation, which will close in December, about how they communicated plans to grantees, staff members, and partners to set them up for success. Plus, you’ll get advice on how to build a supportive culture that fosters employee retention. [Join us on Thursday, November 4,]( at 2 p.m. Eastern. SPONSOR CONTENT | Microsoft [In the Cloud, Small Nonprofits Find the Sky's the Limit.]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere The libertarian Claremont Institute in California has arguably become the intellectual engine of Trumpism. Founded in 1979, the think tank has “molded” many Trump-aligned commentators, including Laura Ingraham and Tom Cotton, the Republican senator from Arkansas. Most infamously, it has stood behind John Eastman, who founded its center on constitutional law and wrote a memo explaining how Vice President Mike Pence could overturn the results of the 2020 election. A more lasting contribution has been helping to translate into policy an angry populism that has upended postwar GOP dogma — that is, helping Trumpism outlive the man it is named for. ([Puck]( Writers, artists, and other creative people of color are reimagining collectives, taking elements from the groups that flourished in the civil-rights era and combining them with the demands and technology of the current day. Some contemporary collectives are there to support one another’s work and offer love and community, while others see themselves in a practical light, seeking to make institutions more inclusive and less harmful to those demanding change. Some are loose confederations, while others are registered nonprofits with governing structures. Unlike their predecessors, contemporary collectives can span the globe, brought together by fellow feeling and digital technology. 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[Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Briefings and Forums ONLINE BRIEFING [How to Hire Fundraisers of Color]( [STORY IMAGE]( Get advice from a recruiter and fundraising leaders who have had success diversifying fundraising teams. Plus, you’ll gain insights into the kinds of workplaces fundraisers of color seek out. [Join us on Wednesday, October 27,]( at 2 p.m. Eastern. SPONSOR CONTENT | golfstatus [First-Year Golf Fundraiser a Success for Girls, Sports and STEM]( Learn how a nonprofit leveraged a golf event management platform to build future relationships and fundraising success. Editor's Picks GRANT MAKING [Once Left Out of the Ford Foundation’s Strategy, Disability Rights Gets Its Own Program]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( In 2015, the foundation had a very public reckoning with its failure to consider disability as it overhauled its grant making to focus solely on inequality. OPINION [The Ozy Media Debacle Is a Cautionary Tale for Journalism Donors]( By Tracie Powell [STORY IMAGE]( Before funding a news organization, donors should ensure the outlet can deliver on its promises and reach the intended audience. Without such vetting, philanthropic organizations are likely to miss out on opportunities to support journalism where it is needed most — in underserved communities of color. OPINION [To Create a More Inclusive Future, Philanthropy Should Examine the Overlooked Chapters From its Past]( By Kathleen W. Buechel [STORY IMAGE]( Women, Black people, and immigrants — not just wealthy industrialists — fueled 20th-century philanthropy in cities like Pittsburgh. Understanding their historic role is critical to developing more just and equitable philanthropic practices today. CLIMATE CHANGE [Wildfires, Climate Change, and How Philanthropy Can Make a Difference: an Interview With Alan Kwok]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( A growing number of foundations are making grants to help prevent or reduce the harm caused by wildfires in the West, says Alan Kwok, director of climate and disaster resilience for an alliance of California grant makers. SOCIAL JUSTICE [In a New Book, Young Faith Leader Preaches ‘Radical Hope’ for Social-Change Movements]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( “Healing the healers” — those campaigning for justice in all walks of life — is the mission of the Rev. Jennifer Bailey, founder of Faith Matters Network. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join Our Webinar]( — Many leaders are working hard to make their nonprofits more inclusive as the nation reckons with racial injustice. Those who also want to engage supporters from diverse communities may feel unsure how to start. 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