A.I. as a Fundraising Gamechanger

Plus, moving past antiquated notions of charity; and new co-CEOs at George and Amal Clooney’s Foundation 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 [Fundraisers Reach for A.I. to Boost Productivity]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Some tools suggest whom fundraisers should contact when, based on previous giving patterns or evidence of their connection to the organization. ADVERTISEMENT OPINION [From TV’s ‘The Gilded Age’ to the Fight for Reparations: Lessons for Philanthropy in 2024]( By Lisa Pilar Cowan [STORY IMAGE]( What binge watching a popular television show taught me about philanthropy’s ongoing efforts to move away from antiquated notions of charity. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP [George and Amal Clooney’s Foundation Names 2 New Co-CEOs]( By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer [STORY IMAGE]( An international lawyer and a former general counsel at Warner Bros. Pictures will lead the grant maker. GRANTS ROUNDUP [Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Gives $165 Million for Ukraine Aid]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, Pivotal Ventures gave $14 million to offer health-care services in schools, and the Golden Globe Foundation awarded $5 million in grants for film schools and journalism programs. 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 | Independent Sector [Bridging: How to Connect Across Differences]( ONLINE FORUMS [January 23 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join us for a review of the risks and rewards of Fundraising in the Age of A.I. Our panel of nonprofit, higher-ed, and tech leaders will explore the emerging benefits of A.I. fundraising tools. You’ll learn which questions you should be asking now, how technology may reshape fundraising, and get a glimpse of what’s on the horizon with Daniel Hadley of the University of Utah, Elizabeth Searing of the University of Texas at Dallas, and Kim Snyder of Roundtable Technology. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Opinion: As the National Rifle Association defends itself against corruption charges in a New York City courtroom, only a damning verdict could force reforms at the troubled organization, which continues to be led by people close to its departing longtime leader, Wayne LaPierre. ([Atlantic]( Plus: As its civil corruption trial gets under way, a lawyer for the National Rifle Association told a New York City courtroom that the organization was the real victim of the shady dealings and overspending at the heart of the litigation, and that it should not be on trial. ([Associated Press]( Without explanation, Texas officials have stopped providing information to a local nonprofit that alerts its counterparts in northern cities when a busload of migrants from the Texas border is heading their way, as part of an informal effort to help the newcomers and avoid chaos at their destination. ([CBS News]( - [Background from the Chronicle on immigration]( More News - Who Is Bill Ackman, and What Does He Want? Now He’s Targeting MIT. ([Boston Globe]( - Lilly Endowment Awards $100M to Purdue University ([Inside Indiana Business]( - How Israeli Philanthropy Is Responding to the October 7 Hamas Massacre ([Jerusalem Post]( - D.C. is Cutting Badly Needed Funding for Housing and Homelessness Nonprofits ([Washington City Paper]( - Alfond Foundation Donates Another $80 Million for UMaine Athletic Facility Upgrades ([Portland Press Herald]( - Seattle’s Most Influential, Philanthropy: Q&A With Melinda French Gates ([Seattle Magazine]( 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 | The California Endowment [A Resolution for Philanthropy in 2024]( Discover the lessons one organization has compiled from 10 years of impact investing. EDITOR'S PICKS OPINION [What I Learned About Donor Power From Trying to Hire Nikole Hannah-Jones]( By Susan King [STORY IMAGE]( I was dean at UNC-Chapel Hill when a donor pressure campaign blew up the appointment of the 1619 Project author. Clearer donor guidelines would have prevented this. BIG GIFTS [What MacKenzie Scott Wants in a Grantee — a New Analysis Offers Clues]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Harvard researchers mined information about the maverick philanthropist’s nearly 2,000 grants to offer the best window yet into the types of organizations she favors. OUTLOOK FOR A NEW YEAR [5 Trends Fundraisers Need to Watch in 2024]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Among the forces that will shape development this year: artificial intelligence, the explosion of DAFs, and the culture wars. 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? Join us on Thursday, January 18, at 2 p.m. Eastern for a 75-minute webinar to get tips and tactics for mapping out a year-long strategy that you can adjust as current events or economic conditions warrant. You’ll learn how to prioritize tactics and communication channels that get results and lay a strong foundation for year-end fundraising appeals. Don't miss this chance to start the year off strong. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Apply today](http://). 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