Supreme Court Affirmative-Action Ruling Creates Uncertainty for College Fundraisers

Plus, what would happen to fundraising if legacy admissions went away next? Also, philanthropy should stop ignoring female genital mutilation (opinion) ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION [Can Donors Still Support Race-Conscious Programs? Supreme Court Ruling Leaves College Fundraisers in Uncharted Territory]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Lawyers and fundraisers weigh in on how the court’s decision could impact university fundraising efforts and relationships with donors. ADVERTISEMENT HIGHER ED FUNDRAISING [What Would Happen to Fundraising if Legacy Admissions Went Away Next?]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Would telling donors their gifts will have no impact on admissions drive down donations to colleges? Some fundraising consultants say it wouldn’t be a bad thing. OPINION [Philanthropy, Please Stop Ignoring One of the World’s Greatest Abuses Against Women — Female Genital Mutilation]( By Nimco Ali [STORY IMAGE]( U.S. foundations need to join efforts to eradicate a practice that harms millions of women physically and emotionally, preventing them from becoming productive members of their communities, says a victim of the procedure. Webinars [Thursday: Take Your Grant Proposal Writing to the Next Level]( [STORY IMAGE]( Learn from the founder of a firm that has raised more than $300 million in public and private grants for nonprofits nationwide and from a fundraising executive who has attracted more than $130 million in institutional giving. You’ll get detailed advice on how to convey impact, tell your story in compelling ways, and make a persuasive case for support. Sharpen your next proposal and position your organization competitively: Join us Thursday, July 20, at 2 p.m. Eastern, or watch on demand. 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Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Museums and universities are having to weigh the costs and benefits of the support they’ve received from a major collector who is now entangled in an investigation into looted antiquities. Shelby White and her late husband, Leon Levy, amassed a major collection of ancient artifacts and artworks over decades. White became a trustee of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, to which the couple donated millions of dollars and gave or loaned dozens of objects. But over time she and the museum have had to surrender some of those objects after they were found to have been plundered from historical or significant sites. Since an early-morning raid two years ago, investigators have seized 71 looted artifacts from her home after her and Levy’s “names kept showing up in the books of antiquities dealers who had come under investigation.” White has said that standards of provenance have evolved since the couple began collecting in the 1970s. Her defenders note she has voluntarily surrendered contested items and has sought to put the objects on public display, but critics say that with her resources and knowledge, she should have been asking more questions about the origins of items she acquired – and that she helped fuel a harmful trade. Prosecutors have not suggested that the couple knowingly bought stolen items. ([New York Times]( More News - Can Wikipedia Help Teach A.I. Chatbots to Get Their Facts Right — Without Destroying Itself in the Process? ([New York Times]( - Alex Soros, Just Named as Father George’s Successor, Is a Longtime Donor to Liberal Jewish Causes ([Jewish Telegraphic Agency]( - ‘Moral Injury’: Homeless Providers Forced to Rebuild Encampments Due to Lack of Shelter, Housing in R.I. 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But because some journalism outlets offer a limited number of free articles, readers may encounter barriers with other articles we highlight in this roundup. SPONSOR CONTENT | The James Irvine Foundation [Shifting the Balance of Power at Work]( For too many workers, the risk of speaking up for themselves is too high. We're on a mission to change that. EDITOR'S PICKS NEW IDEAS [4 Performing-Arts Groups Innovate to Survive — and Thrive — in the Post-Covid Era]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Movie nights and charcuterie boards, shared rehearsal space, and online performances are a few of the strategies the organizations are deploying as they build new business models. INDIVIDUAL GIVING [Donors Are Expressing Concern About the Economy, Say Chief Fundraisers]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( Confidence among fundraisers has declined, though most expect to reach their goals, and more than half of organization say staffing shortages will be their biggest challenge ahead, a survey has found. DATA AND FUNDRAISING [How Data Can Help Nonprofits Bring in More Donations]( By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( When data analysts work hand-in-hand with fundraisers, the results can be bigger gifts and better donor relationships. OPINION [Philanthropy Should Redirect Anger at the Supreme Court Toward Solving Underlying Social Problems]( By Leslie Lenkowsky [STORY IMAGE]( Rulings on affirmative action, loan forgiveness, and LGBTQ rights should spur the nonprofit world to double down on efforts to address the larger problems of race, discrimination, and education. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [Show Me More Love: A Donor’s Critique of Fundraisers Draws Disgust, Praise, and Reflection]( Communicating effectively with donors is important, say readers, but so is understanding the challenges nonprofits face that may make it difficult for them to respond in a timely and personal manner. 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