Some Capital Campaigns Are Rethinking Big-Donation Traditions

Plus, small nonprofits shouldn’t be subjected to the same payroll tax as Amazon and ExxonMobil (opinion) ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. FUNDRAISING [Inside 2 Capital Campaigns Upending Big-Donation Traditions]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Some nonprofits are attracting big gifts while rethinking relationships with big donors. Plus, read about a [capital campaign targeted solely at major donors]( and see our special report on [how donor relationships, campaigns, and staffs are changing](. ADVERTISEMENT OPINION [Small Nonprofits Shouldn’t Be Subjected to the Same Payroll Tax as Amazon and ExxonMobil]( By George Weiner [STORY IMAGE]( A flat payroll tax applied to all organizations, regardless of size or mission, hurts charities, which struggle to pay enough to attract workers in today’s tight labor market. The solution is a progressive payroll tax that excludes any nonprofit with fewer than 100 employees. 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.]( NONPROFIT NEWS FROM ELSEWHERE Demand at food banks is growing again just as the pantries are hit by inflation, staffing shortages, and dwindling donations. Once an emergency stopgap, food banks have become a necessity for one in six adults, according to a recent study. One food bank executive said pantries face a “drumbeat of increasing demand, month over month.” Meantime, federal pandemic aid programs are ending, supermarkets have begun controlling their inventories more efficiently and have less surplus food to donate, food charities are competing for staff with private companies that pay more, and rising gas and food prices are cutting into food banks’ budgets. The Feeding America network of food pantries has asked Congress for emergency funds, and the Department of Agriculture is setting aside $2 billion to strengthen the food supply chain in an attempt to ease food shortages and inflation. ([NPR]( Plus: Read a Chronicle article about the [impact of inflation on nonprofits and fundraising](. 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EDITOR'S PICKS OPINION [Philanthropy Needs to Ensure That Massive Infrastructure Spending Goes to Communities That Too Often Miss Out]( By Don Howard [STORY IMAGE]( As trillions in federal infrastructure dollars become available to cities and towns nationwide, grant makers have an unparalleled opportunity to insist that people of color and those who live in rural communities play a role in determining what gets built and where the jobs go. FUNDRAISING [Will a Money-Back Guarantee Win Over Wealthy Donors? An Antipoverty Effort Aims to Find Out.]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( The campaign aims to tap two big sources of capital — the wealth of individual philanthropists and impact investments. 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. 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. 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. 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 [Senior Director of Development]( Jacksonville Symphony [Executive Director for Advancement, Annual Giving and Membership]( University of Missouri [Search other jobs.]( NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. 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