Gen Z Joins the Nonprofit World — on Its Own Terms

Plus, Deepak Bhargava will lead the JPB foundation, spearheading democracy and worker-power efforts 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 [Gen Z Is Open to Nonprofit Careers — but on Their Own Terms]( By Ben Gose [STORY IMAGE]( Young workers favor an informal work style and want a tightly defined work schedule. They’re also demanding changes in how organizations operate. Plus: See the rest of our [new issue]( published online today. ADVERTISEMENT EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP [From Activist to Foundation Leader: Deepak Bhargava to Deliver ‘Lightning Bolt’ to Philanthropy]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( The new president of the JPB foundation will increase grant making to $510 million this year to support nonprofits focused on multiracial democracy and worker power. 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 | The California Endowment [A Resolution for Philanthropy in 2024]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online As in many places around the country, Boston’s nonprofit theaters are struggling to survive as attendance and revenue dwindle and they face the challenges of inflation, aging audiences, the loss of pandemic-era aid, and keeping their audiences and employees safe from Covid. ([Boston Globe]( Background from the Chronicle: - [4 Performing-Arts Groups Innovate to Survive — and Thrive — in the Post-Covid Era]( Uncertainty around Pennsylvania’s drug laws cost one rural addiction-recovery nonprofit its $150,000 share of the state’s opioid settlement money, when local officials revoked the grant over fears the organization’s provision of syringes to clients could run afoul of a vague ban on “illegal drug paraphernalia.” ([Spotlight PA]( Background from the Chronicle: - [Safe Injection Sites for Drug Users Are a Tough Sell to Foundations]( More News - Nonprofit Brings Loan Program to Pennsylvania for Immigrants Who Can’t Afford Legal Assistance ([WITF]( - Efforts to Diversify Workplaces Have Been Met With Pushback. Nonprofit Leader Says It’s Time to ‘Double Down.’ ([Boston Globe]( - Missouri Athletics Receives Record-Breaking $62M Gift From Anonymous Donor ([Columbia Daily Tribune]( - With $10M Gift, UCLA Doubles Down on Ethnic Studies Expansion Amid Fraught National Politics ([Los Angeles Times]( - One Cleveland Institution Is One of 10 Biggest Nonprofits in U.S.; Here’s How Locals Compare ([Cleveland.com]( Opinion - Why So Many Nonprofits Tolerate Toxic Employees ([Fast Company]( - Direct Support Assistants Working for Nonprofits Deserve Parity ([Buffalo News]( - Mighty Shiva Was Never Meant to Live in Manhattan ([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. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. EDITOR'S PICKS 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. 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. 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. SPONSOR CONTENT | Amazon Business [Three Ways for Nonprofits to Find Cost-Efficiencies in the Next Year]( From negotiating discounts to consolidating suppliers, we're sharing what works for other nonprofits so you can maximize your budget this year. 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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