Fundraising in Uncertain Times — by the Numbers

Plus, climate-change giving’s small share of global philanthropy; and $57 million to the University of Virginia, and other major gifts. 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 [Analyzing Fundraising in an Uncertain Economy — in 5 Charts]( [STORY IMAGE]( The Chronicle’s exclusive survey of 1,000 fundraisers reveals a complicated and at times contradictory picture of fundraising in 2023. There are both striking successes and deep apprehension. ADVERTISEMENT CLIMATE CHANGE [Climate Giving Flatlined in 2022, but Foundations Giving Rose Slightly]( By Jim Rendon [STORY IMAGE]( Despite the clear and growing threat, climate giving remained a tiny portion of all global charitable giving. GIFTS ROUNDUP [Longtime U of Virginia Donors Give $57 Million for A.I. Research]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, University of Kansas athletics received $25 million, and Cornell landed $10 million for research on precision nutrition. 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 | The California Endowment [Lessons in Philanthropic Leadership: The Final Part]( Online Forums [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 More than 500 philanthropies, individual donors, and philanthropy professionals have signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and safe access to the territory for the delivery of humanitarian aid. Among the signers to the letter, which maintains that the crisis has no military solution and urges U.S. and European governments to stop funding weapons for the Israeli military, are the Arab Foundations Forum, Black Feminist Fund, Fund for Global Human Rights, Global Fund for Women, and Human Rights Funders Network. Few major philanthropists or foundations signed the letter, although some have issued statements of their own. ([Devex]( Opinion: Student groups that defend Hamas or call for Israel’s destruction, and the universities that tolerate them, could be jeopardizing their tax-exempt status. In conferring such status, the Internal Revenue Service distinguishes between organizations that educate and those that spread propaganda, focusing on conduct instead of views. For several years, for example, progressives have argued that far-right groups such as the Oath Keepers encourage violence and make no societal contribution worthy of a tax exemption. Now, the leader of the congressional committee with IRS oversight has suggested that student groups excusing Hamas’s violence — and the universities that fail to condemn such statements — “call into question the academic or charitable missions they claim to pursue.” ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) More on the Israel-Hamas War - The Billionaire Donor Taking On His Alma Mater Over Antisemitism ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) - Why Liberal Academia Needs Republican Friends ([New York Times]( - Philanthropist to Israel’s Premier Technical Institute: Kick Out Students Who Support Hamas, Or Else We Will Stop Funding ([Jerusalem Post]( - How a Century-Old Jewish Fire Brigade Processes Grief Over the War ([New York Times]( - Humanitarian Aid for Gaza, West Bank Is at ‘High Risk’ for Misuse, USAID Warns ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) More News - Tribes Are Building Food Sovereignty With Help From the Nation’s Largest Hunger-Relief Group ([Civil Eats]( - A Tech Pioneer Focused on Making A.I. a Force for Good ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) - Matthew Perry Foundation Launched to Help People With Drug Addiction ([NPR]( - Maine Voters to Decide Whether to Create Nation’s First Nonprofit, Publicly Owned Utility ([Grist]( - Local and State Leaders in Orange County, Fla., Call For Audit of onePulse Foundation ([Orlando Sentinel]( - Mayo Clinic Touts Educational Focus in $11.5 Million Tax Fight ([Bloomberg Tax]( - What The Golden Gate Is (Finally) Doing About Suicides: After Years of Pressure From Victims’ Families, the Installation of $217 Million in Steel Netting Is Almost Complete. ([New York Times]( - The New Do’s and Don’ts of Today’s Philanthropists ([Town & Country]( - Now You Can Start a Fundraiser For Any Charity of Your Choice in Seconds ([Fast Company]( Opinion - I Run an L.A. Homeless Services Organization. But I Can’t Afford to Live in L.A. Anymore ([Los Angeles Times]( - The Local Roots of Civility: Any Solution to America’s Besetting Social Problems Must Begin at the Neighborhood Level. ([American Conservative]( - A Billion-Dollar Bet on Local News: We’re Making a $500 Million Investment. The Other Half Is Up to You. ([Atlantic]( 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. EDITOR'S PICKS 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. OPINION [Fed Up with How College Students are Behaving? Fund a Campus Pluralism Center]( By Eboo Patel [STORY IMAGE]( Donors frustrated with the response on college campuses to the Hamas attack on Israel should consider endowing centers that teach students how to cooperate across differences. 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. 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://). [Director of Development]( McCarter Theatre Center [Database Administrator for the Development Department]( Diocese of Venice in Florida Inc. 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