Gun Violence, Philanthropy, and Government: Interview With an Activist

Plus, trust in nonprofits and philanthropy continues to be higher than in other entities, and Bloomberg Philanthropies is committing $242 million for clean energy in low-income countries. ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. MASS SHOOTINGS [Gun Violence, President Biden, and Philanthropy: An Activist Talks About What’s Next]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Politicians on both sides of the aisle stand in the way of preventing tragedies like the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde, Tex., says the founder of Guns Down America. ADVERTISEMENT RESEARCH [Trust in Nonprofits and Philanthropy Continues to Be Higher Than in Government and the News Media]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( But slight declines in trust, especially among women and young people, are reasons for concern, say nonprofit leaders. GRANTS ROUNDUP [Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits $242 Million for Clean Energy in Low-Income Countries]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, JPMorgan Chase has pledged $20 million to expand summer job opportunities for disadvantaged youths, and East West Bank has given $6 million in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Webinar [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.]( NONPROFIT NEWS FROM ELSEWHERE A foundation founded to honor the memory of George Floyd is at work on actions that will ensure his murder leads to substantive change. In the two years since Floyd was killed by a police officer, Shareeduh McGee and Tera Brown — two members of his family leading the George Floyd Foundation’s work — have been developing several social-justice and community efforts. One of the projects that will be announced within the next week involves a collaboration with a technology company that provides content to people seeking a second chance to improve their lives. The foundation’s leaders have also worked with police officers to expand community policing and are seeking to augment youth mentoring services. ([Grio]( More News - A Notre Dame Prof Cited by the Buffalo Shooter Planned to Give Millions to the University ([South Bend Tribune]( - A Feud Over Fossil Fuel Money ([New York Times]( - As Border Crossings Soar, Biden Relies on Shelters to Manage Influx ([New York Times]( - Moderna CEO to Sell Stock Options, Donate Proceeds to Charity ([Bloomberg]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. EDITOR'S PICKS 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. 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. 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 [Public Universities Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Accepting Megagifts From Wealthy Donors]( By Michael H. Schill [STORY IMAGE]( As state funding declines, some colleges would struggle to meet their missions without major philanthropic support. The critics should recognize that most of them would never accept gifts that don’t align with their institution’s goals or come with unacceptable conditions. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [How to Attract — and Keep — Top Fundraisers] [Join Our Next Webinar]( — Donors are showing increased interest in planned giving since the pandemic began: In a recent survey, 60 percent of fundraisers said they are seeing a spike in interest in bequests. Plus, many donors are pledging larger gifts. Yet many charities miss out on planned gifts 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 from two experts simple yet effective ways to inspire loyal donors to make planned gifts. They'll share smart ways to identify and cultivate donors, to make it easy to give, and to promote planned giving to donors of all ages. They'll also provide tips for stewarding donors and advice for taking planned giving to the next level at your organization. [Register today.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Director of Foundation Relations, Public Justice (remote)]( Public Justice [Major Gifts Officer]( CNA International [Search other jobs.]( NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK What did you think of today’s newsletter? [Strongly disliked]( | [It was ok]( | [Loved it]( [Chronicle of Philanthropy Logo]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2022 [The Chronicle of Philanthropy]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037