MacKenzie Scott Makes $122.6 Million Gift to Big Brothers Big Sisters

Plus, in the aftermath of the Buffalo shooting, supporting grassroots groups is the most effective way to fight white supremacy (opinion) ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. INDIVIDUAL PHILANTHROPY [MacKenzie Scott Gives $122.6 Million to Big Brothers Big Sisters]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( The author and billionaire has given at least $1.5 billion so far this year. ADVERTISEMENT OPINION [In Aftermath of Buffalo Shooting, Supporting Grassroots Groups Is the Most Effective Way to Fight White Supremacy]( By Dorian Warren and Lorella Praeli [STORY IMAGE]( The mass murder in Buffalo and attacks on abortion rights were propelled by the same racist and sexist theories. Philanthropy must respond by providing ample and ongoing support to organizations building power to change their communities and the national narrative. Webinars [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 today — 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. [Register now]( and join us this afternoon. [Low-Cost Ways to Boost Planned Gifts]( [STORY IMAGE]( Donors are showing increased interest in planned giving since the pandemic began, and many donors are pledging larger gifts. Yet many charities miss out on legacy gifts simply because they never ask supporters to consider leaving one. How can you increase planned giving to your nonprofit without spending a lot? Join us on Thursday, June 9, to learn simple yet effective ways to inspire loyal donors to make planned gifts. [Register today.]( CORRECTION An article in Monday’s Philanthropy Today about a giving survey mistakenly said that 68 percent of wealthy donors plan to increase their giving in the next two years and that 51 percent plan to give to more organizations. It should have said that 35 percent of wealthy donors plan to change their giving strategy in the next two years, and of those donors, 68 percent plan to give more and 51 percent plan to contribute to more organizations. NONPROFIT NEWS FROM ELSEWHERE Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg’s infusion of $419 million was designed to protect the voting system amid the pandemic and other challenges, but its process ended up making it a target for charges that it was anti-Republican. In an in-depth look at how the grants were awarded through the couple’s fund at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, the beginning was unlike what election officials usually experience: Every time they were asked what they needed to promote ballot security, the money was provided in far bigger sums than they ever imagined. But though they said they wanted to be impartial, the couple erred by “selecting organizations to accept the money whose founders’ resumes could easily double as Steve Bannon’s dartboard.” What they also unleashed was a “conservative scramble not just to prevent [Zuckerberg’s] money from being spent in 2020 but also to prevent anyone from personally spending money on any election again.” ([Protocol]( More News - Calif. Bill Focuses on Nonprofits Involved in Insurrection ([Bloomberg Tax]( - Global Citizen NOW summit seeks solutions for global issues ([Associated Press]( - The Flow of Ukrainian Refugees Has Changed Direction in Poland. And So Has Aid Relief. ([NPR]( - Ex-N.Y.C. Shelter Boss Gets Prison Time in $1.2 Million Bribery Scheme ([New York Times]( World Economic Forum and Philanthropy - Davos Booster for $18 Billion Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria ([Reuters]( - World Food Program Chief Presses Billionaires ‘to Step Up’ ([Associated Press]( Education - Seattle PTAs pioneer new, more equitable ways of fundraising ([Seattle Times]( - Occupy Wall Street activists pay off student debt for nearly 500 Black women at HBCU ([USA Today]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. EDITOR'S PICKS INDIVIDUAL GIVING [Pandemic Has Changed Giving Strategy for Many Rich People, and Some Plan to Donate More]( By Emily Haynes The biggest share of donors — 41 percent — said they gave to support causes and charities to which they had a personal tie. WORKPLACE ISSUES [3 in 4 Fundraisers Say They’ve Been Sexually Harassed at Work, New Report Says]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( The survey found a considerably higher rate of sexual harassment than previous polls, perhaps because it asked respondents about concrete actions, such as unwelcome sexual teasing or invasion of personal space. OPINION [A New Award Puts the Focus on How Philanthropy Can Do More in the South]( [STORY IMAGE]( Social-justice organizations in the region can compete for a prize that offers $30,000 in cash and $15,000 in pro bono communications and strategy. INTERNATIONAL RELIEF [Charity in Wartime: How a Ukrainian Children’s Cancer Group Carries On]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( The Tabletochki Charity Foundation helps families in their battle against the disease — and the Russians. ENVIRONMENTAL GIVING [Living With Fire: Donors Want to Focus on Reducing Risk, Not on Disaster]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( Wealthy donors and foundations worried about wildfires are exploring ways to put the focus on resilience and risk reduction instead of disaster response. SPONSOR CONTENT | Center for Creative Leadership [Responding to the Great Resignation]( This Simple Lever Can Release the Pressure ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [How to Attract — and Keep — Top Fundraisers] [Register Now]( — Even before the pandemic sparked the so-called Great Resignation, turnover in fundraising was a major challenge for many nonprofits. 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, and what can you learn from them? 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