How the Gun-Control Movement Is Evolving

Plus, the Ford Foundation is offering $80 million to help nonprofits fight global authoritarianism, and Sheryl Sandberg is stepping into the abortion fight with an ACLU donation ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( Did someone forward you this newsletter? [Sign up free]( to receive your own copy. PUBLIC SAFETY [The New Gun-Control Movement]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Ten years after Sandy Hook, it has fresh voices, more clout, and even a new name. Is that enough? See the full [special report]( and see all of our [gun-violence articles](. Plus, see our entire [October issue]( published online today. ADVERTISEMENT PROMOTING DEMOCRACY [Ford Offers $80 Million to Help Nonprofits Fight Global Authoritarianism]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( The new effort will be focused on Africa, Asia, and South America and comes as nonprofits face threats to the safety of their staffs and the survival of their organizations from repressive regimes. BIG PHILANTHROPY [Sheryl Sandberg Steps Into Abortion Fight With ACLU Donation]( By Glenn Gamboa [STORY IMAGE]( The former Meta chief operating officer opened her next chapter as a full-time philanthropist Tuesday with a donation to fight state abortion bans across the country. Webinars [Key Ways to Boost Midlevel Giving]( [STORY IMAGE]( Many charities attracted new donors in the past few tumultuous years and now have an opportunity to inspire them to become loyal midlevel donors. How can your nonprofit attract, recognize, and build community among these generous supporters? Join us on demand, or live on Thursday, October 13, at 2 p.m. Eastern, to learn from a veteran fundraiser and a consultant how to maximize giving at this level. You’ll get proven tactics and real-world examples you can adapt for your organization. [Register today.]( [Build a Culture of Fundraising to Raise More Money]( [STORY IMAGE]( Nonprofit staff members who work outside the development department don’t always know how to build ties with donors — or feel comfortable asking people for money. How can you foster an organizational culture that motivates staff, volunteers, and board members to strengthen relations with donors and advance fundraising? Join our webinar on Thursday, October 27, at 2 p.m., learn from your peers how to: encourage board members to prioritize fundraising and teach non-fundraisers and volunteers how to advance fundraising. [Register today]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online A growing number of wealthy Americans have been using donor-advised funds to gain valuable tax write-offs while postponing their giving for generations. A new Bloomberg analysis found that at least $4 billion has flowed from foundations into donor-advised funds since 2016. While foundations are required to distribute at least 5 percent of their assets annually and report each charitable gift to the public, DAFs typically impose no disclosure requirements and no deadlines for distributing money to working nonprofits. Through this loophole, foundations can meet the payout requirement by funneling their assets into DAFs. It’s a tactic that Bloomberg found prevented 1,000 private foundations from falling short of the payout rule, which would have forced them to give an additional $800 million to charity over six years.([Bloomberg]( Background: The Chronicle has conducted numerous [studies]( examining the transfers. More News - Melinda French Gates Is Investing $1 Billion of Her Own Money for Women in the United States. Here’s an Inside Look at Her Game Plan ([Fortune]( - Venmo Rolls Out ‘Charity Profiles’ to Allow Charities to Raise Funds Directly Within Its App ([TechCrunch]( - At Long Last, Can Malaria Be Eradicated ([New York Times]( - Museums in Florida Reopen their Doors in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ian ([ArtNews]( - King Charles Will Redistribute Hundreds of Charity Patronages — Here’s Why They Are Such an Important Part of Royal Life ([Conversation]( - Lawsuit Alleges “Racial Hostility” at Seattle Nonprofit ([Axios]( - The 2022 Nonprofit Power 100 ([City & State NY]( Opinion - The Solution to America’s Mental Health Crisis Already Exists ([New York Times]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. EDITOR'S PICKS ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE [Philanthropy’s Response to Flint Offers Lessons for Dealing With Water Crises — and Government Failures]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( Lessons from the city’s lead and water crisis are especially important now as other cities like Jackson and Baltimore struggle with drinking-water issues resulting from failing infrastructure and decades of disinvestment. RESEARCH [Fundraisers Earned More in 2021 and Anticipate Higher Wages to Come]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( More than three-fourths of fundraisers said they planned to stay at their current organization, according to a survey, and among those staying, three-fourths said they expected to earn more in 2022 than last year. FUNDRAISING [How to Strengthen Donor Loyalty? A New Study Says Talk Less, Listen More]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( A survey of more than 1,000 charity supporters indicates two-way communication is key to long-term commitment. VIDEO [Smart Fundraising: How to Streamline and Innovate]( By Sara Herschander [STORY IMAGE]( In the lead up to the year-end fundraising season, nonprofits can benefit from trying out innovative strategies for connecting with donors, say three development leaders during an online briefing organized by the Chronicle. OPINION [Despite the Challenges, Donors Must Continue to Support Struggling Nonprofits in Afghanistan]( By Malalai Habibi , Karen Karnicki , and Harriet Knox Brown [STORY IMAGE]( The Taliban takeover forced many Afghan human rights groups to shut down or shift their focus. Despite sanctions and other restrictions, multiple avenues remain for funding organizations that are critical to building long-term peace. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join Our Webinar]( — Many charities have attracted new donors in the past few tumultuous years, and now fundraisers have an opportunity to inspire them to become loyal midlevel donors. 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