The Pandemic Spurred Gen Z to Start Nonprofits

Plus, a Ukrainian aid worker asks for support for the country (opinion); and the "Billion Oyster Project" works to replace reefs 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 [Stuck at Home During Covid, Gen Z Started Charities]( By Ben Gose [STORY IMAGE]( Nothing has spurred the entrepreneurial spirit of young people quite like the pandemic. ADVERTISEMENT OPINION [A Ukrainian Humanitarian Worker’s Plea to Philanthropy: Don’t Forget Us]( By Alena Druzhynina [STORY IMAGE]( Two years after the Russian invasion, funding to Ukraine has slowed to a trickle. Donors must recommit to supporting the country as government aid falls short. THE FACE OF PHILANTHROPY [‘Billion Oyster Project’ Works to Replace Reefs]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( New York Harbor once had 220,000 acres of oyster reefs. This nonprofit is working to re-establish them. WEBINARS [February 29 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Grant makers don’t often support “overhead” or increase their giving as expenses go up each year. Yet experts say nonprofits shouldn’t shy away from talking about the need for operational support or larger grants. Join us for Seeking Support for General Operations: What to Know to learn how to make a compelling case for support that positions your organization as strong and sustainable. [March 21 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( How can your nonprofit host events that inspire donors without breaking the bank? Join us to learn from two experts how to stay within your event budget without sacrificing your donors’ experience. Plus, you’ll get creative ideas for highlighting your mission and connecting with donors at your next event. Join us for How to Host Engaging Events and Stay Within Budget. SPONSOR CONTENT | The California Endowment [A Resolution for Philanthropy in 2024]( ONLINE FORUMS [March 12 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join us for the forum Boomer and Gen X Mega-Donors Are Driving Trends in Giving. You’ll learn about the giving preferences and motivations of these donors, so you can shape your outreach to wealthy individuals and plan for what’s ahead. You’ll hear from experts on big giving, and we’ll share insights from the Chronicle’s Philanthropy 50, released March 5. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Four nonprofits that are major spreaders of vaccine misinformation saw their donations explode during the pandemic, raising more than $118 million from 2020 to 2022. Most of their contributors’ identities are not public, and half of their large donations came through donor-advised funds. ([Washington Post]( Churches and nonprofits in Georgia are worried about a bill awaiting the governor’s signature that would make it harder for them to bail people out of jail by banning anyone other than a bail-bonds business from posting more than three cash bonds per year. ([ABC News]( Background from the Chronicle: [Nonprofit Bail Funds, Fueled by a Surge of Funds After George Floyd Protests, Face New Challenges]( More News - How Do Biden’s New Sanctions Affect Jewish Charities That Donate in Israel? ([Jewish Telegraphic Agency]( - Plus: Theater Charity ‘Broadway Cares’ Funds Gaza Aid. After Fielding Complaints, It Will Support Relief for Israelis, Too. ([Jewish Telegraphic Agency]( - Poverty Has Soared in New York, With Children Bearing the Brunt ([New York Times]( - Texas Sues Immigration Nonprofit, Claiming It Engaged in Smuggling ([Reuters]( - The Founder of a Fla. Nonprofit That Oversees Trust Funds for Disabled People Is Accused of Taking $100 Million ([Tampa Bay Times]( - NYU Langone receives $75 million gift for new West Palm Beach medical tower ([Palm Beach Post]( - Notre Dame’s Tiny Namesake Shows Plight of Religious Colleges ([Bloomberg City Lab]( Museum News - What the New Federal Regulations for Native American Ancestors and Sacred Objects Mean for Museums ([ARTnews]( - 6 Objects That Explain New Rules on Native Displays in Museums ([New York Times]( - How Museums Are Diversifying to Attract New Audiences in the Post-Pandemic Era ([Observer]( - Bellevue, Wash., Arts Museum Faces ‘Dire’ Financial Crisis ([Seattle Times]( - How $2.7 Million in Stolen Art Was Found at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ([Richmond Times-Dispatch]( - Should Museums Show Art Owned by Patrons? It’s Tempting. It Can Also Blow Up ([Artnet 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. EDITOR'S PICKS DATA AND RESEARCH [Giving to Colleges Was Down 5% in 2023, Even as Very Large Gifts Increased]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( Higher-education institutions raised a total of $58 billion in the last financial year, according to a new survey. GOVERNMENT AND REGULATION [Foundation Leaders Consider Next Steps as Race-Based Grants Are Tested in Court]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( A new study finds that the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling has not significantly changed how grant makers support programs focused on race. TRENDS [Futurism Is Having a Moment in Post-Pandemic Foundation Strategy]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( Forecasting tools can help foundations prepare for climate and demographic change, emerging technologies, and threats to democracy. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( — Fundraising events can come with a sizable price tag. With rising costs, it’s harder than ever for fundraisers to balance the desire to create an exceptional donor experience with the need to ensure an event brings in more dollars than it costs. How can nonprofits host memorable events that don’t break the bank? Join us on Thursday, March 21, at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn about proven ways to highlight your mission, connect with donors, and hit your revenue goals by keeping costs under control. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Apply today](http://). [Senior Director of Development for the Eli Broad College of Business]( Michigan State University [Executive Director]( Christ Church Preservation Trust [Resource Development Director]( NeighborWorks Housing Solutions [Vice Chancellor for Advancement, UT Martin]( University of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. 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