What Chronicle's 2023 Fundraiser Survey Reveals

Plus, research that defies the conventional wisdom on nonprofit spending. 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 AND RESEARCH [Chronicle’s Exclusive Survey Finds Skittish Donors and Fundraisers Searching for a New Normal]( By Rasheeda Childress and Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( Most fundraisers said they expect their groups to raise enough money to meet their goals this year, but there’s a deep sense of unease about the economy. Plus, see the rest of our [November issue]( posted online today. RESEARCH [Spending on Fundraising and Admin Makes Nonprofits More Resilient, Research Shows]( By Telesilla Kotsi and Alfonso J. Pedraza Martinez [STORY IMAGE]( The findings challenge conventional wisdom that groups should spend mainly on program costs. Webinars [November 16 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Capturing the attention of people of different ages often requires tailored approaches online and off; but a fundraising strategy that appeals to all generations can boost giving and donor retention rates. Join us for a 75-minute webinar in which our expert guests will help you understand how to develop donor communications that attract cross-generational support. Plus, we’ll arm you with practical tips you can apply to your online year-end outreach. SPONSOR CONTENT | Ganbina [A Path to Success for Indigenous People Everywhere]( Online Forums [Tomorrow, November 1 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Nonprofits of all sizes and missions are facing the toughest hiring market in a generation. Competition from the for-profit sector is increasing as professionals demand higher wages, flexible schedules, and culture alignment. Join us for a free online forum to gain insights from leaders who attract and keep top talent. Our expert panel includes Janet Albert of Bridge Partners; Eric Artis of Mile High United Way, Denver; and Sean Goode of the Seattle Foundation. [November 8 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Are you curious how other nonprofit organizations are modernizing their technology to streamline their operations? Join us to learn from tech-savvy leaders in this free forum on how to achieve your goals more efficiently and cost-effectively with solutions such as working in the cloud and transforming workflows with A.I. Hear from our expert panel, including Philip Deng of Grantable, Amy Sample Ward of NTEN, and William York of 211/CIE San Diego. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online For the past several years, the Nature Conservancy has started investing some of its $3 billion endowment directly into start-ups developing climate-related technologies. The heavyweight environmental group has gradually switched from using outside financial advisers who focus on return to investing in climate-tech funds and creating an in-house team of scientists and money experts who can vet promising companies. Among the conservancy’s investments so far are Overstory, which uses satellite data to help prevent wildfires, and Yard Stick, which designed a sensor to measure the carbon stored in soil on farms. ([Fast Company]( A nonprofit funded by a cryptocurrency billionaire is spending $500 million to ease the shortage of advanced computing chips companies need for their artificial intelligence projects. The nonprofit Navigation Fund was founded by Jed McCaleb, who made his fortune by starting three cryptocurrency companies. The fund owns Voltage Park, an A.I. cloud-computing company, for which it bought 24,000 advanced Nvidia chips. Voltage Park will set up “clusters” of the chips in Texas, Virginia, and Washington State and will lease low-cost computing capacity to companies working on A.I. ([Reuters]( More News - Frick Pittsburgh Museum Quietly Postpones Islamic Art Exhibition as Israel-Hamas War Continues ([Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]( - As Harvard Feels the Heat From Donors, How Much Influence Should They Have on Campus? ([Boston Globe]( - Chicago’s Field Museum Receives $20 Million Gift for Education Initiatives ([Crain’s Chicago Business]( - Orlando’s Onepulse Foundation Will Return Donations Given for Now-Scrapped Museum Project ([Orlando Weekly]( - As NYC Museum Ticket Prices Rise, Activist Pushes for Free Admission at Major Institutions ([New York Daily News]( - Behind the ‘Evolving Crisis’ of the Smithsonian’s Latino Museum ([Latino Times]( - A Vibrant Center in Oakland Has Nurtured Disabled Artists for Nearly 50 Years ([New York Times]( 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 | Amazon Business [How Nonprofits are Expanding Their Pool of Potential Donors]( Two nonprofits break down the strategies they used to maximize donations through digital efforts. EDITOR'S PICKS MAJOR GIFTS [Performing-Arts Groups Work to Attract Big Donors After the Pandemic Downturn]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Organizations are asking board members to step up, appealing for planned gifts, and emphasizing their community-outreach programs. OPINION [The Best Hope for Ending the Israel-Hamas War? Civil Society Peace-Builders]( By Perry Cammack [STORY IMAGE]( Grant makers are often reluctant to support the risky work of grass-roots groups struggling to build peace in the Middle East and elsewhere. But they need us now more than ever. GOVERNMENT AND REGULATION [The Student-Loan Forgiveness Program That More Nonprofit Workers Should Know About]( By Sara Herschander [STORY IMAGE]( Millions of workers have yet to take advantage of a program that could free them from an average of nearly $100,000 in debt. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our next webinar]( — Crafting appeals that resonates with donors in their 70s, those in their 20s ― and everyone in between ― is challenging. Capturing the attention of people at different stages in their lives often requires tailored approaches on both online and offline communication channels. That’s why many fundraisers are devising multi-generational fundraising strategies to boost giving and donor retention rates. Join us November 16 at 2 p.m. Eastern for a 75-minute webinar in which our expert guests will help you understand how to develop donor communications that attract cross-generational support, no matter whether you want to attract more Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, or even Gen Z supporters. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Apply today](http://). 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