Inside the Challenges Black-Serving Nonprofits Face

Plus, the case for giving to nonprofit news. Also, George Soros’s Open Society Foundations intend to cut programs in Europe, worrying grantees ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. DATA [More Than Half of Black-Serving Groups Would Shut Down if They Lost Key Donors]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Most operate on razor-thin margins and need more philanthropic support for training in fundraising, leadership, and financial management, a new survey has found. ADVERTISEMENT OPINION [Why All of Us Need to Give to Nonprofit News Outlets]( By Brian Eule [STORY IMAGE]( If less than half a percent of all private contributions went to journalism nonprofits, we could replace the loss of local newsrooms and strengthen democracy. FOUNDATION GIVING [George Soros’s Open Society Foundations Intend to Cut Programs in Europe, Worrying Grantees]( By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press [STORY IMAGE]( The strategic change coincides with Alex Soros, George’s son, announcing a shift to a new operating model the board adopted at the end of June, its first major move since he took over as head of the Board of Directors in December. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [Restricted Funding Is Stifling Scientific Progress]( By moving beyond research funding, philanthropy can encourage scientists to innovate and have a lasting impact outside of the lab, says the chief scientific officer of the New York Academy of Sciences. GIFTS ROUNDUP [Mary and Richard Compton Give $50 Million to a Santa Barbara Hospital]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, University of Texas at Austin has landed $50 million for a new environmental studies field station, and MacKenzie Scott gave $10 million to a nonprofit that backs BIPOC-led businesses that provide jobs, training, and support to people who struggle to find employment. Webinar [Top Ways to Thank Donors and Inspire Loyalty]( [STORY IMAGE]( Before the critical year-end giving season begins, join us on Thursday, September 28, at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn how to freshen your donor communications and donor recognition efforts. We’ll share insights from the latest research in donor psychology and offer practical advice on how to apply the findings. Get inspired by real-world examples of creative and fun ways nonprofits thank their donors. Plus, our expert guests will offer guidance on how to build a culture of gratitude at your organization. [Sign up today.]( VIRTUAL FORUMS & BRIEFINGS [Understanding the Basics and Benefits of AI]( [STORY IMAGE]( As Artificial Intelligence captures headlines, experts acknowledge its power but urge nonprofit leaders to ensure its use is ethical and equitable. What are the fundamentals to understand about A.I., and how can nonprofits use A.I. to streamline and grow? Join us on September 12 at 2 p.m. Eastern for a free online forum that will help you develop a foundational understanding of this technology, offer examples and tips for how to harness it, and share guidance on pitfalls to avoid. [Register Today.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Crisis has rocked the British Museum amid revelations that at least 2,000 of its items had allegedly been stolen by an employee. The museum fired the curator who had been suspected ofthe theft in August. The museum’s director resigned soon after, but questions remain about the institution’s record-keeping and security. The scandal also prompted officials in Greece, China, and Nigeria to revive their calls for the British Museum to return their own cultural artifacts. ([New York Times]( and [Guardian]( Plus, in Opinion: - Politicians, Not Curators, Are to Blame for the British Museum’s Woes ([Guardian]( - The British Museum Is in Trouble on 2 Fronts on Stolen Heritage ([New Lines Magazine]( - Being a Victim of Theft Might Help the British Museum Reflect on Returning Its Own Swag ([Guardian]( Opinion: People are more generous than we may think. While the belief that human beings are fundamentally selfish is a fairly common view, New York Times columnist David Brooks says it’s not quite accurate. One recent experiment found that when 200 people across seven countries were given $10,000, participants spent more than half of their funds to benefit others — including about $1,700 on donations to charity. ([New York Times]( - Plus: The Instinct to Share Our Good Fortune ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) More News - Nonprofits Rush to Aid Idalia Victims Amid Inflationary Pressures, Food Insecurity ([South Florida Sun-Sentinel]( - Culture Shift: What Community-Based Nonprofits Are Doing During the Strikes ([Hollywood Reporter]( - EducationWorks, Philadelphia Nonprofit Funded by Public Dollars, Files for Bankruptcy ([Philadelphia Inquirer]( - Campus Food Pantries Are Seeing Greater Demand — and More State Dollars ([Stateline]( - Homeless People Were Given Lump Sums of Cash. Their Spending Defied Stereotypes. ([Washington Post]( - Just Like Tip Prompts, Requests for Donations at Checkout Are Everywhere ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) - How Billionaire Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott Transformed 6 Sarasota Nonprofits ([Sarasota Magazine]( Media - Texas Tribune’s First-Ever Layoffs Worry the News Industry ([Neiman Lab]( - Futuro Media Announces Layoffs, Cites ‘Months of Economic Uncertainty’ ([Los Angeles Times]( Opinion - Why Soros Is Retreating From Europe ([Foreign Policy]( - Alex Soros: No Soros Retreat From Europe ([Politico]( - Charities Could Lead a New Golden Age of Civic Society ([Financial Times]( — subscription) - U.S. Students Need Better Schools, Not Smaller Classes ([Bloomberg]( EDITOR'S PICKS RESEARCH AND DATA [‘The Single Best Tool for Forcing Public Scrutiny': New Collaboration to Expand Access to Nonprofit Data]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( The 990 data infrastructure project aims to make it easier to access and analyze large sets of nonprofit data. OPINION [The Diversity Issue on College Campuses This Fall That May Surprise You]( By Rick Dalton, Jon Reidel, and Bob Seaberg [STORY IMAGE]( At universities nationwide, women greatly outnumber men, with huge ramifications for the economy and society. Philanthropy can help correct the imbalance. GIVING [Part Stock Fund, Part Donor-Advised Fund: A Bid for Young Donors]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Acquisition by ratings giant Charity Navigator promotes giving to causes, not individual nonprofits. PEOPLE [These Lottery Winners Put Millions to Philanthropy. Now Their Foundation Is Closing.]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Lessons from a family’s decades-long giving focused on Latinx arts and culture, education, and diversity on nonprofit boards. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our next webinar]( — Are you sending out templated thank-you letters to donors? If so, you’re missing out on an opportunity to connect more deeply with your supporters. Savvy fundraisers take the time to customize communications that speak directly to a donor’s heart and inspire loyalty. How can you thank donors in ways that energize connection to your cause and further commitment to your organization? Join us September 28 at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn the latest research in philanthropic psychology and learn how you can easily apply it to thank-you letters and campaigns to increase donor retention. We’ll share real-world examples and proven tips that work, no matter the size of your budget. Plus, you’ll learn about creative, fun ways nonprofits are showing gratitude that will likely spark your own ideas for fostering love for your organization. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Apply today](http://). 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