A Warning From the Gates Foundation

Plus, nonprofits must move quickly to access federal climate funds ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. OPINION [A Warning From the Gates Foundation: The Wealthy Must Give More]( By Mark Suzman [STORY IMAGE]( In an exclusive guest essay, CEO Mark Suzman calls on megadonors to change and deepen their giving to preserve hard-fought gains in health and prosperity. Plus: [An ode to Chuck Feeney sets the tone for the billion-dollar grant maker](. ADVERTISEMENT 2024 TRENDS [Federal Climate Funds Are Plentiful — but Nonprofits Should Move Quickly]( By Jim Rendon [STORY IMAGE]( Experts say if a Republican wins the White House, the new administration could change the rules that govern the Inflation Reduction Act. Plus: Check out the rest of our [special report]( on the most important trends shaping philanthropy and the nonprofit world. WEBINARS [February 8 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( More nonprofits are relying on major gifts to hit fundraising goals, as giving at lower levels ebbs. Whether you want to attract new donors or inspire greater giving among current supporters, join us for Proven Strategies for Connecting with Major Donors. You’ll learn directly from two veteran fundraisers which strategies are working best in the current climate to attract support from wealthy individuals, proven ways to keep them in the fold, and how to deepen ties with them in the year ahead. SPONSOR CONTENT | Lessons from 23 Years in Philanthropic Leadership [The California Endowment]( ONLINE FORUMS [January 30 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Start the new year with insights from the Chronicle. Join CEO Stacy Palmer and a panel of reporters for Key Nonprofit Trends to Watch in 2024. They’ll explore the fundraising outlook for the year ahead, steps nonprofits are taking to solve hiring and retention challenges, the future of trust-based philanthropy, and the ways nonprofits and foundations are navigating the impact of last year’s Supreme Court affirmative action decision. Learn from the seasoned journalists who cover these issues: Rasheeda Childress, Alex Daniels, and Jim Rendon. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Long concerned that diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at Cornell University have stifled free speech — and alarmed by recent antisemitic or pro-Hamas statements by faculty and students — wealthy, activist alumni and donors are pushing for the ouster of university president Martha Pollack. ([Wall Street Journal]( subscription) Background from the Chronicle: - [What Do Universities Owe Their Big Donors? Less Than You Might Think, Explain 2 Nonprofit Law Experts]( Two Democratic-aligned groups have asked state and federal regulators to force No Labels, a social-welfare nonprofit that has been raising funds for a potential third-party presidential campaign, to register as a political party, revoking its tax-exempt status and forcing it to disclose its major donors. 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([Wall Street Journal]( subscription) - Notre Dame Receives $100M Gift for Poverty Initiative ([WNDU]( - Naomi Feil, Who Promoted Empathy as a Response to Dementia, Dies at 91 ([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. SPONSOR CONTENT | The California Endowment [Why "People Power" is the Answer to an Equitable Future]( For philanthropies to make a difference, we need to listen to community organizers to understand what structural changed will leave a lasting impact. EDITOR'S PICKS SOCIAL MEDIA [Dogs, Octopuses, and Cash: Two TikTok Fundraising Success Stories]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Animal organizations have turned to the popular video-sharing platform to connect with fans and raise money. OPINION | WHAT WE'VE LEARNED [My Organization Nixed Trust-Based Philanthropy. Here’s What We Discovered.]( By Dan Goldenberg [STORY IMAGE]( Without accountability, the author found, trust-based philanthropy is little more than a feel-good exercise. 2024 TRENDS [Has the Giving Crisis Reached the Point of No Return?]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( The giving crisis is finally beginning to hit nonprofits where it hurts — the pocketbook. But organizations are fighting to win back everyday donors. 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? 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