A.I. Working Group Provides Advice, Answers to Nonprofits

Plus, how philanthropy can help Palestine; and a new CEO at the American Red Cross ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. TECHNOLOGY [Tired of A.I. ‘Hype’? New Online Working Group Is Here to Help]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( GivingTuesday hopes the new platform will help put nonprofits’ questions and concerns on tech leaders’ radar. ADVERTISEMENT OPINION [What Palestine Needs From U.S. Philanthropy]( By Muhi Khwaja [STORY IMAGE]( Donors committed to human rights must stop turning a blind eye to the assault on Gaza. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION [Ibram X. Kendi’s Antiracist Research Center Managed Funds Properly, Despite Turmoil, Boston U. Finds]( By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press [STORY IMAGE]( Boston University said Tuesday that its initial inquiry into the antiracist research center run by best-selling author and academic Ibram X. Kendi found no issues with how it managed its finances. After the announcement, Kendi said he was eager to get back to work. TRANSITIONS [American Red Cross Will Promote Its Chief Operating Officer to CEO Next Summer]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( The Community Foundation of the Ozarks and the National Christian Foundation Orlando have also promoted their next leaders from within. 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 | Independent Sector [Can Fostering Connections Can Lead to Lower Crime Rates?]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online A network of dozens of abortion funds around the country has scaled up fast amid a flood of calls for help from people in states where the procedure is essentially banned. In Texas, monthly calls to Fund Texas Choice jumped from 40 or 50 to more than 300 after the legislature passed a near-total ban in 2021. The Chicago Abortion Fund, which has increased its staff and will soon hire a fundraiser, has received more than 1,200 calls this year from Texas alone, compared with 183 total callers in 2018. Each fund spends hundreds of thousands of dollars annually on travel for its Texas clients. The Chicago organization has an annual budget of more than $6 million from donations and grants, and its major supporters include the Ford Foundation, the city of Chicago, and some private family foundations. ([Dallas Morning News]( Background from the Chronicle: [Reproductive Rights]( Five years after California’s deadliest wildfire, a grass-roots foundation has helped life return to the town of Paradise. More than one-third of Paradise’s pre-fire population has come back, 3,000 housing units have been built, and about 600 houses are under construction. Camp Fire survivors Charles and Jenn Brooks started a foundation to fill in the gaps not covered by insurance or government recovery funds. The Rebuild Paradise Foundation helps other residents with rebuilding costs not typically covered by insurance, such as engineering fees, and supports those who were under- or uninsured or do not qualify for government assistance. Last year, it gave out more than $1 million. ([Grist]( Background from the Chronicle: [Living With Fire: Donors Want to Focus on Reducing Risk, Not on Disaster]( More News - Wharton Dean Sees Need to Fix UPenn Donor Backlash in Antisemitism Turmoil ([Bloomberg Businessweek]( - How A Black Socialite Raised Millions For Civil Rights : Fresh Air ([NPR — audio]( - Mackenzie Scott Donates $20M to Boston-Based Nonprofit ([Boston Business Journal]( - SoCal Housing Is So Unaffordable That Billionaire Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Has Made Yet Another Multimillion-Dollar Donation to Fix The Problem ([Fortune]( - Opinion: Give Generously to Israel — But Don’t Forget the U.S. Jewish Community ([J. Weekly]( - David Cicilline, New Head of the Rhode Island Foundation, Planned to Attend Dem Political Fundraiser. Now, the Event Is Canceled. Here’s Why. ([Providence Journal]( - Musician Sues Former Grammys Head, Accusing Him of Rape ([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. Note to Readers We will not be sending Philanthropy Today tomorrow because of Veterans Day but will be back in your inbox on Monday. In the meantime, we will post any breaking news on our website. New Grant Opportunities Your Chronicle subscription includes free access to [GrantStation’s database]( of grant opportunities. [Performing Arts]( Jazz Road Tours, a program of South Arts with funding from the Doris Duke Foundation and the Mellon Foundation, provides grants of up to $15,000 to jazz artists to develop tours into communities across the country. Support is provided for small, three-to-six site tours at an array of venue types anywhere in the U.S and its territories. The next deadlines are Dec. 1 and March 1, 2024. [Education]( KidsGardening.org, a national nonprofit supporting the educators and caregivers bringing the life-changing benefits of gardening to kids, awards Youth Garden Grants to support school and youth educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life for students and their communities. Fifty programs will be awarded $500 and a shipment of gardening supplies. Deadline is Dec. 15. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. 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. 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. WORK AND CAREERS [Remote, Hybrid Fundraising Teams Help Nonprofits Hire, Retain Top Talent]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( To be successful, groups need to encourage interaction among workers and help managers learn how to supervise employees they don’t see everyday. SPONSOR CONTENT | Classy [Unlocking Generosity in Potential Donors]( Classy and GoFundMe share how non-profits can overcome the generosity gap and effectively connect with donors. 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://). [Assistant Dean for Advancement, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs]( Syracuse University [Director Of Development & Communications]( Stowe Land Trust [Search other jobs.]( [Chronicle of Philanthropy Logo]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. 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