Plus, donorsâ unrealistic expectations harm nonprofits and take the joy out of philanthropy (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](. ADVICE [4 Ways Nonprofits Can Start Using the New Social-Media Platform âThreadsâ]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( The new text-based platform from Meta attracted 100 million people to join in its first five days. Some people are speculating that this could be the app to finally supplant Twitter. ADVERTISEMENT OPINION [Donorsâ Unrealistic Expectations Harm Nonprofits and Take the Joy Out of Philanthropy]( By Sewheat Asfaha and Lauren Janus [STORY IMAGE]( A lack of time, money, and resources means nonprofits canât always respond to gifts with the immediacy or detail that donors want. Instead, donors should focus on building trusting relationships with the organizations they support. Webinar [How to Attract Legacy Gifts]( [STORY IMAGE]( How can you inspire donors to include your nonprofit in their estate plans? Join us August 17 at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn from two nonprofit fundraisers â one a lawyer and the other a former investment banker â who will share insights and steps to take to attract planned gifts through wills, donor-advised funds, and other giving vehicles from donors of all ages. Even small groups with limited resources can begin raising planned gifts. [Register now.](â) SPONSOR CONTENT | The James Irvine Foundation [âThe Peopleâs Planâ: Proving Economic Inclusion is Possible]( VIRTUAL EVENT [How the Supreme Court Ruling on Race Affects Nonprofits and Foundations]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join the Chronicle on August 10 at 2 p.m. Eastern for a 75-minute discussion to help you understand the key issues and potential next steps after the Supreme Courtâs landmark ruling on race-conscious admissions. Youâll hear from a distinguished panel of experts who will explore whether the legal landscape has changed for grant makers and nonprofits working to advance diversity. This session is ideal for foundation and nonprofit leaders, DEI officers, and those responsible for strategic planning. [Register today.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Correction The first name of our new editor-in-chief was misspelled in Mondayâs Philanthropy Today. His name is Elbert Ventura. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Boston-area real estate developer Bill Cummings is focused these days on giving away his fortune. Signers of the Giving Pledge, Cummings and his wife, Joyce, launched their eponymous foundation in the 1980s. Cummings is now 86 and is handing out grants at a faster pace. In the past year alone, the foundation gave out $102 million, including â$30 million to community-focused nonprofits, $10 million to Salem State University, and $50 million to start the Paul Farmer Collaborative in honor of the famed physician and friend who died in 2022.â For some recipients, including the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (now Franklin Cummings Tech) and CommonWealth Kitchen, an incubator for food-related startups, the gifts were a vote of confidence that helped them woo other donors. âWhat else are you going to do with it?â Cummings said recently of his money. ([Boston Globe]( Background from the Chronicle: [Couple Embraces Eclectic Mix of Global Causes for $1.2-Billion Fund]( As audiences vanish, donors pivot to other causes, and pandemic aid ends, theater companies are looking for new ways to survive. Many âtop-tier regional theatersâ have cut staff and will produce fewer shows, with shorter runs this season. Amid what one theater leader called âthe hardest time to be producing nonprofit theater, maybe in the history of the nonprofit movement,â companies are mounting coproductions, sharing the costs of sets and costumes. Some are also considering merging back-office operations. And some artistic directors say this stressful era calls for more joyful, funny programming than many local theaters have been offering. ([New York Times]( Background from the Chronicle: [4 Performing-Arts Groups Innovate to Survive â and Thrive â in the Post-Covid Era]( More News - San Francisco Failed to Track Pandemic Gift Cards After People Donated Millions to City ([San Francisco Standard](
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- Finding Climate Solutions in Communities Instead of Labs ([EHN]( Arts and Culture - Dwayne Johnson Contributes âHistoricâ Donation to SAG-AFTRA Foundation Relief Fund, Says President Courtney B. Vance: âItâs a Call to Arms for All of Usâ ([Variety](
- The Philanthropic Legacy of Tony Bennett ([Observer]( Note: In the links in this section, we flag articles that only subscribers can access. 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 [Economic Justice Means Reimagining the Justice System]( Incarceration is a systemic and structural barrier to economic equity. But it doesnât have to be. EDITOR'S PICKS TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION [Foundations Seek to Advance A.I. for Good â and Also Protect the World From Its Threats]( By Kay Dervishi [STORY IMAGE]( Some foundations are betting on the potential of artificial intelligence to solve climate-change problems and develop life-saving drugs. Others are backing nonprofits alarmed by A.I.âs possible threats to civil society and world stability. (This story is free for the nonprofit community.) 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 [Growing Reliance on Emergency Fundraising Puts Nonprofits at Risk]( By Chris Maddocks [STORY IMAGE]( When everything is a crisis, utilizing emergency appeals might seem logical. But over time, donations decrease, as the strategy trains donors that crisis is the only time to give. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION [Actions Have Yet to Match Words on DEI, Nonprofit Survey Says]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Many groups have pledged to the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion, but change doesnât yet run deep, survey says. HIGHER ED FUNDRAISING [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 courtâs decision could impact university fundraising efforts and relationships with donors. ADVERTISEMENT bit.ly/3PVfMN8?wlbelineID=1687304 RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our next webinar]( — Even savvy nonprofits often overlook the potential of planned gifts. This is a costly mistake, experts say, because the average amount of a charitable bequest, one of the most common planned gifts, is more than $78,000. And if you’re not approaching loyal donors about planned gifts, another organization will. How can you inspire donors to include your nonprofit in their estate plans? Join us August 17 at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn from two nonprofit fundraisers — one a lawyer and the other a former investment banker — who will share insights and steps to take to attract planned gifts through wills, donor-advised funds, and other giving vehicles. Even small organizations with limited resources can take simple steps to attract these gifts and begin to lay the foundation for a future planned-giving program. Plus, our experts will share proven strategies for attracting these gifts. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Apply today](http://). [Fundraising Manager, Environmental Justice & Human Rights - Remote]( Digital Democracy [Senior Director, Campaign Operations]( University of Denver [Search other jobs.]( [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. © 2023 [The Chronicle of Philanthropy](
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