A New Push for Big Donors to Fight Antisemitism

Plus, Melinda French Gates urges more support of maternal and infant health; and how Joan Kroc’s largess changed the Salvation Army ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. GIVING [The Push to Get More Big Donors to Give to Fight the Spread of Antisemitism]( By Maria Di Mento Nonprofit leaders who fight hate say philanthropy has yet to recognize the threat antisemitism poses to American democracy and society as a whole. ADVERTISEMENT bit.ly/45kt9LK?wlbelineID=1804914 FOUNDATION GIVING [Helping Mothers and Babies Survive Childbirth Is a Personal Goal, Says Melinda French Gates]( By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Several low-cost and low-tech interventions could increase the chances of survival, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Gates Foundation that tracks progress toward the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. PHILANTHROPISTS [How Joan Kroc’s Largess Changed the Salvation Army]( By Lisa Napoli Her unique brand of giving was wide-ranging, deeply personal — and often came as a surprise to the recipients. GRANTS ROUNDUP [Salesforce Awards $20 Million to U.S. Education Groups]( By M.J. Prest Also, Press Forward will give $500 million to strengthen local news organizations, and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded its 2023 Humanitarian Prize to the One Acre Fund. Webinar [Top Ways to Thank Donors and Inspire Loyalty]( 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. 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Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online The Center for Reproductive Rights is taking legal action against three states – Idaho, Tennessee, and Oklahoma -- where it says abortion bans have jeopardized care for pregnant people. A lawyer for the nonprofit said it seeks “to demonstrate that pregnant people are being denied timely medical care wherever abortion is banned, and to give clarity to doctors who he described as ‘terrified’ of providing the procedure.” Abortion opponents accuse the group of using “scare tactics” and exaggerating the consequences of abortion restrictions. ([Washington Post]( After two years of historically large declines in the poverty rate, the share of Americans living in poverty made its largest single-year jump on record last year, thanks to rising prices and expiring pandemic aid programs. The overall poverty rate rose from 7.8 percent in 2021 to 12.4 percent in 2022, while the rate of child poverty more than doubled, to 12.4 percent, with the end of the expanded child tax credit. The labor market stayed tight, but those unable to work, or to work full time, were especially hard hit by the loss of benefits and overheated inflation. ([New York Times]( More News - No Progress on Hunger in D.C. Region Since Pandemic, Food Bank’s Report Finds ([Washington Post]( - Amid Backdrop of Migrant Crisis, Mass. Legislature Considers Cash, Food Aid for Legal Immigrants ([Boston Globe]( - Billionaire Jeff Green Relies on Data to Give Back — and Sometimes Emotion, Too ([Barron’s]( - Nonprofit’s New Head Courts Hollywood’s Help in Bridging Political Divide ([Hill]( Arts and Culture - With $40 Million Gift, New York Philharmonic Jump-Starts Dudamel Era ([New York Times]( - Echoing Federal Theater Project, 18 Towns Plan Simultaneous Events ([New York Times]( - Philadelphia’s Penn Museum Plans $54 Million Renovations to Its New Egypt and Nubia Galleries ([Philadelphia Inquirer]( - Move Over Netflix, This Miami Art Museum Is Launching Its Own Streaming Service ([Miami Herald]( - Longtime Head of Boston’s Premier Performing Arts Nonprofit to Step Down Next Year ([Boston Globe]( - Harvard Museum Director Stepping Down ([Boston Globe]( - Playwright and ‘Moonlight’ Screenwriter Tarell Alvin McCraney to Lead Geffen Playhouse ([Los Angeles Times]( EDITOR'S PICKS FUNDRAISING LEADERSHIP [The Donor Pyramid May Be Bad for Giving. Can We Do Better?]( By Drew Lindsay How a dominant fundraising theory took root, what it gets wrong, and how to change. TECHNOLOGY [From Diaper Banks to Disaster Relief: How A.I. Is Changing Nonprofit Operations]( By Sara Herschander Public interest in artificial intelligence has exploded in recent months, but it’s been quietly transforming nonprofit operations for years. As more groups use artificial intelligence, they’re getting a sense of the benefits and risks of an A.I.-driven future. GIVING [Bezos Earth Fund Grant Gets Climate Change on Local Weather Forecasts]( By Jim Rendon It once took months to understand the impact of human-caused climate change on extreme weather, but now scientists can determine that on a daily basis. Now TV meteorologists can relay that information to viewers. ADVERTISEMENT bit.ly/3OUO8Oi?wlbelineID=1804916 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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