Focus Is on DAFs, Major Donors as Year-End Giving Revs Up

Plus, MacKenzie Scott reveals groups that received her gifts; and Patriots owner Robert Kraft's $100 million donation to fight antisemitism ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. YEAR-END GIVING [Big Gifts, DAF Contributions Will Be Key to Year-End, Fundraisers Say]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( Some nonprofits are sharing blunt messages about financial woes in an effort to spur donations. ADVERTISEMENT BIG PHILANTHROPY [MacKenzie Scott Reveals the Groups That Got Some of Her $2.1 Billion in Gifts in 2023]( By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press [STORY IMAGE]( This year’s contributions went mostly to groups working on economic security, education, equity, and health. GIFTS ROUNDUP [New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Gives $100 Million to Fight Antisemitism]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, MacKenzie Scott contributed $15 million for affordable housing, and the Hollywood producer Chuck Lorre gave $10 million to back a research education program for aspiring scientists from under-served areas of Los Angeles. WEBINARS [January 18, 2024, at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( How can you keep supporters connected to, and inspired by, your cause in uncertain times? Join us for the webinar Developing a Donor-Engagement Plan for 2024 to get tips and tactics for mapping out a year-long strategy that you can adjust as conditions warrant. You’ll learn how to prioritize tactics and communication channels that get results, keep your cause top of mind among supporters, and lay a strong foundation for year-end fundraising appeals. SPONSOR CONTENT | CCS Fundraising [What 2023 Can Tell Us About Donors for 2024]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online The Bezos Earth Fund is putting $100 million toward the creation of a string of vast preserves to protect marine life in the Pacific Ocean from the effects of climate change. In a region threatened by rising sea levels and temperatures, overfishing, and pollution, the Unlocking Blue Pacific Prosperity initiative “aims to sustainably manage an area of the ocean five times the size of the United States.” The Bezos Earth Fund money will go primarily to nongovernmental organizations in Pacific Island nations, while another $125 million from a UN-affiliated organization will go to those countries’ governments. ([Bloomberg]( Background from the Chronicle: [Bezos Earth Fund Announces Recipients of Nearly $450 Million]( Just as social-service nonprofits are dealing with soaring costs and workloads, they face a dwindling pool of volunteers. The nationwide turn away from volunteering began before the pandemic, but it has accelerated in the past few years due to concerns about personal safety, the trend toward working from home that makes it difficult to organize corporate volunteer groups, and shifting demographics. Some nonprofits say the shortage of volunteers ultimately threatens their programs, and they are doing more outreach, including visiting colleges and high schools and making their pitches on social media. ([Washington Post]( Background from the Chronicle: [Americans Are Volunteering Less. What Can Nonprofits Do to Bring Them Back?]( More News - Why a 123-Year-Old Jewish Nonprofit Won’t Choose Sides in Gaza ([New York Times]( - Southern California’s Wildlife Rehabilitators Say They Are In a Fight for Survival ([Los Angeles Times]( - The A.C.L.U. Has a New Client: The National Rifle Association ([New York Times]( - 3 Things Food Banks Really Want ([PBS Newshour]( - The Queens of NYC Philanthropy ([Financial Times]( - Columbia and N.Y.U. Would Lose $327 Million in Tax Breaks Under Proposal ([New York Times]( - Maria Emilia Martin, Creator of Public Radio’s ‘Latino USA,’ Dies at 72 ([New York Times]( - Santacon Raises Money for Charity. They’ve Spent A Lot On Crypto and Burning Man. ([Gothamist]( - Melinda French Gates: Women Need Safety Nets For The Childcare Cliff ([Forbes]( - The College Board Tries Again With AP African-American Studies ([Atlantic]( - 3 Simple Ways Progressives Can Put Their Values to Practice This Holiday Season ([Salon]( - Philanthropist Chuck Feeney’s Generosity Had ‘A Profound Impact’ On Ireland, Memorial Hears ([Irish Times]( Notable Gifts - “Unbelievably Frugal” Indianapolis Man Left $13 Million to Charities ([CBS News]( - International Philanthropy Couple Donates $25M to Sarasota Memorial Hospital ([Business Observer]( - Alum’s $10M Gift to Maryland’s Goucher University Comes With a Clouded Connection ([Baltimore Sun]( Arts & Culture - Protesters Demand Brooklyn Museum “Take a Stand Against Genocide” ([Hyperallergic]( - Amazon Cuts Ties with Riverside’s Cheech Museum After Show with Work Critical of the Tech Company ([ARTnews]( - Noguchi Museum Selects Female Director With Deep Roots in Queens ([New York Times]( Note: In the links in this section, we flag articles that only subscribers can access. 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PEOPLE [Latino Community Foundation Appoints Julián Castro as Its New CEO]( By Jim Rendon [STORY IMAGE]( The former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development wants to increase the share of philanthropic dollars that go to Latino nonprofits. SPONSOR CONTENT | James Irvine Foundation [How Funders and Employers Can Partner With Disabled Communities]( The philanthropic community plays a pivotal role in fostering authentic, disability inclusion in the workforce. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( — Fundraisers and nonprofit communicators know how vital it is to keep donors regularly informed and inspired by your work. The year ahead is likely to be filled with distractions — from ongoing economic uncertainty and geopolitical strife to a U.S. presidential election — so cutting through the noise will take creativity and thoughtful planning. How can you keep supporters connected to your cause in unpredictable times? 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