New Spelman College Leader Plans to Use Her Fundraising Prowess

Plus, an experiment shows what happens when the people a charity serves tell their story to supporters, and two big donors share fundraising tips ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP [Helene Gayle Plans to Put Her Fundraising Prowess to Work Leading Spelman College]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( As head of the Chicago Community Trust, Gayle demonstrated how local leaders can advance equity and pursue advocacy in addition to making grants. ADVERTISEMENT FUNDRAISING [An Experiment Shows What Happens When the People a Charity Serves Tell Their Story to Donors]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( An appeal created by community health volunteers raised more money than one created by fundraisers, though the money came from fewer donors. ADVICE FROM DONORS [Tips for Fundraisers From 2 Big Donors]( By Maria Di Mento Simplify and get to the point, say the couple, who have had good and not-so-good experiences with nonprofit fundraisers. Webinars [Today: Building Ties With DAF Donors: Where to Start]( [STORY IMAGE]( The number of donor-advised fund accounts in the U.S. surpassed 1 million in 2020, and grants to charities from the 10 largest DAF sponsors totaled $22.41 billion. But billions more remain in DAFs waiting to be funneled to nonprofits, in part because it can be difficult to identify and cultivate supporters who give through them. Join us Today, April 28, at 2 p.m. Eastern — or on demand — for advice on building ties with DAF donors. [Sign up now and join us on today.]( [Smart Ways to Strengthen Your Next Grant Proposal]( [STORY IMAGE]( It’s unclear whether foundations will continue the increased giving and looser requirements that marked the initial response to the pandemic. Yet many nonprofits leaders are still seeing increased demand for services, so competition for grant is as competitive as ever. How can you strengthen your next grant proposal to make a stronger case for support? Join us on May 12 to get advice from a program officer and a grant-writing consultant who has helped secure millions from foundations. [Register today.]( [How to Attract — and Keep — Top Fundraisers]( [STORY IMAGE]( Even before the pandemic, turnover in fundraising was a huge challenge. With big-gift officers bringing in as much as 90 percent of fundraising revenue at some organizations, high turnover can be an existential threat. How do some organizations hire and retain top fundraising talent? Join us on Tuesday, May 24 — or on demand — to learn from an advancement leader with nearly 20 years of talent management experience and the head of an executive search firm with deep expertise in development. 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Visit [afpicon.com]( EDITOR'S PICKS NEWS [Bill Would Establish Nonprofit Office in the White House]( By Dan Parks [STORY IMAGE]( The office would make policy recommendations, coordinate the release of data about nonprofits collected by federal agencies, and seek improvements in the federal grant process for nonprofits. OPINION [More Technology Experts Are Needed for Government and Nonprofit Jobs. Philanthropy Can Help.]( By Jenny Toomey [STORY IMAGE]( Just as foundations bolstered the field of public interest law decades ago, they now have a critical role to play in creating a deeper bench of public interest technologists trained to advance the social good. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION [At the Nature Conservancy, a New Position Brings Focus to DEI Work in Fundraising]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Thomas Brackeen leads the environmental group’s quest for a more diverse and inclusive donor pool, staff, and approach to seeking support. FUNDRAISING [The Venerable National Geographic Society Learns How to Be a Nonprofit Again, With a Fundraiser at the Helm]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Once a highly profitable media giant, the organization now banks on philanthropy and its “save the planet” mission. OPINION [Removing the Cap on State and Local Tax Deductions Is the Wrong Response to Decreased Giving in High-Tax States]( By Howard Husock [STORY IMAGE]( Recent limits on state and local tax deductions have resulted in a drop in charitable contributions in affluent counties, according to new research. Some may see this as a reason to lift the limit, but doing so would primarily help the wealthy and do nothing to encourage others to give. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Fundraising Webinars: How to Make Virtual Events Accessible to People With Disabilities - Cover image of a woman in a virtual meeting] [Watch On-Demand]( — The number of donor-advised fund accounts in the United States surpassed 1 million in 2020, and grants to charities from the 10 largest DAF sponsors totaled $22.41 billion. That’s roughly double the amount the 10 biggest foundations gave that year. Yet billions more remain in DAFs, waiting to be funneled to nonprofits. How can your nonprofit find and strengthen ties with supporters who give through DAFs? Join us for a 75-minute session on Thursday, April 28, at 2 p.m. Eastern — or watch on demand at your convenience for expert guidance on adding DAF donors to your fundraising strategy, connecting with fund sponsors and professionals who counsel DAF donors, and handling these gifts properly. 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