Gun-Control Efforts Get More Grants and Rethink Strategies

Plus, how philanthropy can help grieving children, and the University of Louisville receives $30 million for a new campus ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. PUBLIC SAFETY [From Newtown to Uvalde: Growth in Gun-Violence Philanthropy and a New Mind-Set for a Movement]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( How a decade between the two largest school shootings opened a new flow of grant dollars and ushered in a strategic rethinking of gun-control efforts. ADVERTISEMENT OPINION [Grief Is Everywhere and Children Are Suffering Most. What Can Philanthropy Do About It?]( By Sara Deren [STORY IMAGE]( The Covid pandemic and a gun violence epidemic have taken an enormous toll on kids. But childhood grief is consistently overlooked by grant makers who fund mental health research and services. Bereavement programs need much more support to reach the growing number of children in need. GIFTS ROUNDUP [Christine Lee Brown Gives $30 Million to New U. of Louisville Health Campus]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, MacKenzie Scott donates $122.6 million to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and four other nonprofits landed big gifts. Webinars [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.]( [How to Foster Pay Equity for Fundraisers]( [STORY IMAGE]( Ensuring fair pay is vital to attract top talent in today’s hot job market. Plus, equal and transparent compensation helps create an inclusive culture that can reduce turnover. How can leaders ensure fair pay for fundraisers — or any nonprofit professionals — regardless of race, gender, or ethnicity? Join us on demand or live on June 23 to learn how to identify pay disparities, correct them, and ensure hiring and compensation is fair over the long term. [Register today.]( CORRECTION In Friday’s Philanthropy Today, we incorrectly referred to Arts South, which promotes the use of local dance groups in the South, as South Arts. NONPROFIT NEWS FROM ELSEWHERE Ford Foundation president Darren Walker says the impact of the pandemic will reverberate “for generations to come,” and philanthropy must take a long-view approach to achieve a more equitable society amid the recovery. One key is to prioritize the needs of workers and give them a stake in the businesses that employ them, says Walker. He also called for combatting political polarization and placing a greater emphasis on the needs of the middle of the country. “We need to bridge the increasing gap between coastal cities and the rural communities that have increasingly felt left behind due to decades of disinvestment,” says Walker. He also reiterated his belief in capitalism, although he says it needs an overhaul to give everyone “the same chance to live their lives to their full potential.” ([Politico]( Plus: Ford Foundation’s Darren Walker Gets France’s Highest Honor ([Associated Press]( More About Foundations - Seattle Foundation Shakes up Philanthropy to Invest in Groups Led by People of Color ([Seattle Times]( - An Impact Investing Guide for Private Foundations ([Kiplinger]( More News - Drones. Crutches. Potatoes. Russians Crowdfund Their Army. ([New York Times]( - N.Y. 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They Urgently Need More Support.]( By Judy Harris Kluger and Emily Hirsch [STORY IMAGE]( The NoVo Foundation’s decision two years ago to stop funding gender-violence prevention underscored the problem of relying on one primary donor. Now, as the problem continues to grow, a consistent and coordinated response is needed across all of philanthropy. 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. 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. 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. 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