The Inside Scoop on Job Seeking From a Nonprofit Recruiter

Plus, career transitions in the social sector; and a nonprofit plumbs the ocean depths ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. WORK AND CAREERS [8 Job-Seeking Tips from a Veteran Nonprofit Recruiter]( By Vincent Robinson [STORY IMAGE]( A veteran recruiter of nonprofit leaders offers insights, tips, and pitfalls to avoid when working with a recruiter, or during any hiring process. ADVERTISEMENT TRANSITIONS [Nonprofit Leadership Lab Names Its First CEO]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, Google.org has promoted its next global head from within, and the Clooney Foundation for Justice has appointed two lawyers to serve as co-CEOs. THE FACE OF PHILANTHROPY [A Nonprofit Effort to Unlock the Secrets of the Ocean Depths]( By Nicole Wallace [STORY IMAGE]( OceanX is about more than cutting-edge science. 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Note to Readers Philanthropy Today will not appear on Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will be back in your inboxes on Tuesday. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online The Lilly Endowment is giving an unrestricted $100 million grant to the United Negro College Fund to create a pooled endowment for 37 historically Black colleges and universities, which tend to have less financial cushion than non-HBCU schools. ([Associated Press]( With donor-advised funds, freestanding advisories, donor collectives, and no-strings gifts, philanthropy is evolving into something less burdensome for giver and recipient, although the metrics-focused approach of philanthrocapitalism is likely here to stay, the Economist notes in a seven-part report on the state of giving. (subscription) From the Economist: - [The Super-Rich Are Trying New Approaches to Philanthropy]( - [“No-Strings Giving” Is Transforming Philanthropy]( - [Givedirectly Does What It Says on The Tin]( - [A Growing Industry Is Emerging to Make Philanthropy Simpler]( - [Philanthropy in Asia Is Becoming More Professional]( - [The “Effective Altruism” Movement Is Louder Than It Is Large]( - [The Future of Philanthropy Will Involve a Mix of Different Approaches]( More News - Priscilla Chan Says CZI Is Now Science Focused as Its COO Leaves ([Insider]( - A New Report Shows How Money Flows From Grant Makers to San Diego Nonprofits ([San Diego Union-Tribune]( - U.S. Pastors Struggle With Post-Pandemic Burnout. Survey Shows Half Considered Quitting Since 2020 ([Associated Press]( - West Virginia Advances Bill Requiring Foundation Distributing Opioid Money to Hold Public Meetings ([Associated Press]( - A City’s Campaign Against Homelessness Brings Stories of Violence ([New York Times]( - This Heiress Wants to Tax The Rich. And She’s Giving Away $27 Million. ([Washington Post]( - Scientists Form Nonprofit, Scramble for Funds to Keep Dog Aging Project Alive ([New York Times]( Opinion - How the “No Kill” Movement Betrays Its Name ([New Yorker]( - Orlando Museum of Art Should Answer Calls for Transparency ([Orlando Sentinel]( Arts & Culture - A Frugal Opera Superfan’s Surprise Gift: $1.7 Million for the Arts ([New York Times]( - Denver Art Museum Workers Will Form Union to Combat Wage, Safety Concerns ([Denver Post]( - Field Museum Covers Some Native Displays as New Rules Take Effect ([New York Times]( - How Ukraine’s Museum Curators Are Risking Life and Limb to Document the War ([Atlas Obscura]( - Michael John Gorman Named New Director of MIT Museum ([Boston Globe]( - Ofelia Valdez-Yeager, a Riverside Advocate and Prolific Fundraiser for the Arts, Dies at 76 ([Los Angeles Times]( - Indiana University Cancels Major Exhibition of Palestinian Artist ([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. New Grant Opportunities Your Chronicle subscription includes free access to [GrantStation’s]( database of grant opportunities. [Reading and Literacy:]( Believe in Reading supports nonprofit organizations in the United States that teach, improve, or encourage reading by people of all ages. Grants are provided for programs that serve any age or aspect of supporting reading and literacy, including adult literacy, English as a second language projects, or Braille-related projects for the blind or visually impaired. Grants up to $10,000; majority of grants are for $3,000 or less. [The Arts:]( The Jim Henson Foundation supports excellence in contemporary American puppet theater. The Foundation’s Artist Grants provide funding for the creation of innovative new works of contemporary puppet theater in the United States. Production Grants of $7,000, Workshop Grants of $3,000, and Family Grants of $4,000 are available. Letters of intent are due March 4. SPONSOR CONTENT | Classy [Let's Actually Talk About the Generosity Gap]( Classy and GoFundMe break down what nonprofits can be doing to reach new donors and break down the scarcity mindset. EDITOR'S PICKS OPINION [Diversity Work Isn’t Working. It’s Time to Consider a New Approach.]( By Eboo Patel [STORY IMAGE]( Too often, diversity initiatives encourage an us-versus-them mentality. Philanthropy should invest in efforts that unify rather than divide. ADVICE [The Nonprofit Trust Crisis: Why the Little Stuff Matters]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( A new how-to guide shows that getting everyday things right can restore confidence in your organization and the social sector. 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 RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( — Charities’ dependence on wealthy donors is growing as giving at lower levels ebbs. Women continue to influence big giving and now wealthy millennial and Gen Z households are making their mark. How are big-gift fundraisers successfully cultivating donors? Are economic pressures causing any shifts in strategy? Join us on Thursday, February 8, at 2 p.m. Eastern for a 75-minute webinar to learn directly from fundraising leaders about the outlook for 2024 and how best to connect with wealthy donors in the year ahead. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Apply today](http://). 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