A.I. Will Supercharge Nonprofit Work. Or Not.

Plus, Blackbaud is ordered to boost its cybersecurity; and the Cornell Wildlife Health Center receives $35 million ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. 2024 TRENDS [A.I. Is the Future of Work. That Doesn’t Have to Be Bad.]( By Sara Herschander [STORY IMAGE]( If A.I. can take care of busy work, burnt-out nonprofit employees may have more time to focus on what matters most. Plus, check out the rest of our [Trends 2024]( special report. ADVERTISEMENT TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY [FTC Orders Blackbaud to Overhaul ‘Shoddy’ Security Practices Behind Data Breach]( By Sara Herschander [STORY IMAGE]( The fundraising software company agreed to pay $45.9 million last year to settle claims for a 2020 data breach that affected 13,000 nonprofits. GIFTS ROUNDUP [Lisa Yang Gives $35 Million to Boost Global Wildlife Conservation]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, we report on big donations to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Monmouth College, and a new history museum in Wisconsin. WEBINARS [Thursday, 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 | James Irvine Foundation [What Happens When Philanthropies Fight Back Against Wage Theft?]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Harvard and several other wealthy universities in Massachusetts are the targets of state bills that would levy an excise tax on endowments above $1 billion — Harvard’s stands at $51 billion — and assess fees on schools that give preferential admissions treatment to the children of alumni, with the proceeds funneled to community colleges. ([Bloomberg]( Employees of some Jewish nonprofits say they have faced disapproval from their bosses, or even left their jobs, after calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, partly reflecting a generation gap in views on Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks. ([Forward]( - Plus: Donations to major pro-Palestinian groups go through this small NY charity chaired by an anti-Zionist Jew ([Jewish Telegraphic Agency]( Background from the Chronicle: - [Jewish Nonprofits Fear Pressure From Funders — and Young Supporters]( More News - Luxury Spending, Internal Strife Leave NRA Staggering Into 2024 Election ([Washington Post]( - After Washington State Lawsuit, Nonprofit Providence Health System Erases Or Refunds $158M in Medical Bills ([Associated Press]( - Why L.A.’s Battle Against a Deadly Disease Relies on Unpaid Volunteers ([Los Angeles Times]( - How Much for Thin Mints? Some Girl Scouts Raise Cookie Prices. ([New York Times]( - Why The Gates Foundation Isn’t Shifting to Trust-Based Grantmaking ([Devex]( - Black Lives Matter Grant Sharply Boosted Funding to Michael Brown Foundation ([St. Louis Business Journal]( - WV First Foundation Struggles to Find Executive Director, $1 Billion Opioid Settlement Funds in Limbo ([WV News]( 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. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. EDITOR'S PICKS GRANT MAKING [The Nonprofit at the Heart of a Collision of Science, Politics, Business, and Big Philanthropy]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( The Everglades Foundation has been at the forefront of restoring the Florida wetlands for 30 years. Not everyone is on board with its environmental plans. DONOR ENGAGEMENT [Create a Smart Annual Outreach Plan to Keep Donors Close — and Boost Giving]( By Lisa Schohl [STORY IMAGE]( Development teams need a road map for staying in touch with supporters if they want to hit fundraising goals in a complicated year. Plus, find out what fundraisers are doing to [attract — and hold onto — everyday donors](. OPINION [To Help Grantees Win Infrastructure Dollars, Business as Usual Won’t Cut It]( By Michael McAfee [STORY IMAGE]( Philanthropy has an unprecedented chance to support communities that were often harmed and rarely benefited from federal infrastructure projects. SPONSOR CONTENT | Amazon Business [Three Ways for Nonprofits to Save This Year]( USO, Sundance, and Toys for Kids share how looking for a resolution to one problem turned into long-term solutions they'd stick with for years. 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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