Ukraine Aid Groups Are Raising Money in Crypto

Plus, actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are giving to help Ukrainian refugees, and fundraisers need to tell donors about inflation’s impact on charities (opinion) ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. INNOVATION [Is Crypto the Next Big Thing in Fundraising? Ukraine Aid Groups Aim to Find Out]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Funding war relief is becoming a test case of how cryptoinvestors work for good — and whether nonprofits fit in their charitable strategies. ADVERTISEMENT GIFTS ROUNDUP [Actors Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Give to Help Ukrainian Refugees]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, the billionaire novelist MacKenzie Scott gave $10 million to help refugee children continue their education, Barnard College landed $55 million to prepare women for STEM careers, and three other nonprofits received large donations. OPINION [Donors Don’t Understand Inflation’s Impact on Charities. That’s Why Fundraisers Must Tell Them.]( By Gregory R. Witkowski [STORY IMAGE]( Because so many adults haven’t lived through inflation that’s as high as today’s, they don’t realize that costs are soaring for nonprofits. Webinar [How to Earn Revenue for Your Nonprofit]( [STORY IMAGE]( Developing a steady, reliable stream of income is a smart way to support your nonprofit’s work, reduce dependence on grants and donations, and even expand programs and services. Join us on March 24 at 2 p.m. Eastern, or on demand at your convenience, to learn how organizations developed creative ways to generate income while advancing their causes — and how your organization can too. 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The event will take place this Wednesday, March 16, at 2 p.m. NONPROFIT NEWS FROM ELSEWHERE Months ahead of the rollout for a nationwide suicide-prevention hotline, nonprofits already answering the calls in various states are struggling to keep up with the demand and are pleading for more resources. In July, people facing a crisis will be able to dial 988 anywhere in the United States and speak to a counselor, according to plans for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Counselors will have discretion to dispatch crisis workers, instead of police, to distressed callers. But about 17 percent of the callers to the current patchwork of state services, typically run by nonprofits, hang up before they speak to anyone, usually because of the long hold times. One-time and annual infusions of federal dollars are helping to “upgrade infrastructure and fortify call centers” and support operations, but leaders of the groups fielding the calls are urging their state governments to help fund the expansion with monthly fees on phone bills akin to the way 911 is funded. ([New York Times]( As Generation X heads toward retirement age, it is embracing the Village Movement, a network of groups aimed at helping people thrive while aging at home. Villages are typically local nonprofits, with either paid staff or volunteers, who cater to the needs of elderly people who pay membership dues. They perform ordinary tasks, such as giving people rides, shoveling snow, or caring for pets, but they also connect with professionals, such as plumbers or electricians, who offer their services for free or at a discount. The movement has an organizing body, the Village to Village Network, for its 268 villages in 45 states and Washington, D.C. Another 68 are in development. One pioneer of the movement said Generation X’s sense of purpose and embrace of volunteerism could help ensure the villages’ long-term survival. ([New York Times]( More News - Barnard Receives $55 Million Donation From Philanthropists to Create a Hub for Women in STEM ([Harlem World Magazine]( - Tree Planting Is Booming. Here’s How That Could Help, or Harm, the Planet. ([New York Times]( - Political Insider: Nonprofit Picks Up Bill for PSAs by Mich. Attorney General ([Detroit News]( Charity and Ukraine - The World Wants to Help Ukraine. But Organizations Delivering Humanitarian Aid Face Major Obstacles. ([Washington Post]( - Donating to Ukraine via Etsy and Airbnb Is Going Viral. But Is It Effective? ([Money]( - On Russia, Museums Protest While Collectors Carry On ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) EDITOR'S PICKS GOVERNMENT AND REGULATION [Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Efforts to Speed Giving From Donor-Advised Funds]( By Dan Parks [STORY IMAGE]( Their letter takes aim at the bipartisan Accelerating Charitable Efforts Act without mentioning it by name, saying it would reduce charitable giving. FUNDRAISING [Wealthy Donors of Color Talk About What Motivates Their Giving in New Report]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( Interviews indicate that their personal experiences — completing higher education, experiencing racism, and grappling with economic inequality — influence their giving priorities. OPINION [Donor Collaboratives Are a New Approach That Advances Equity and Efficiency]( By Alison Powell, Simon Morfit, and Michael John [STORY IMAGE]( Billions of dollars are now flowing through collaborative giving efforts led by people of color and others who have direct experience navigating an unjust world. DATA [Environment for Global Philanthropy Improves, Report Says]( By Dan Parks [STORY IMAGE]( The invasion of Ukraine has the potential to sharply change the outlook for global philanthropy in the years ahead, especially throughout Europe, after years of improving conditions. OPINION [Foundations Should Unleash Their Biggest Asset to Solve the Homelessness Crisis: Endowment Investments]( By Daniel Heimpel [STORY IMAGE]( Philanthropy has poured millions of grant dollars into addressing homelessness, with minimal impact. 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