One Super Supporter’s Creative Fundraising Plan

Plus, a call for philanthropy to support education in Ukraine (opinion); and career transitions in the social sector ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. FUNDRAISING [How Letting a Super Supporter Take the Reins Helped a College Raise Money, Reach New Donors]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( The donor organized an interactive mystery play to teach people about public health — and she invited people in her network to take part. ADVERTISEMENT OPINION [Ukraine Is Facing an Education Crisis. Here’s How Philanthropy Can Help.]( By Justin van Fleet [STORY IMAGE]( Investing in programs for children has immediate benefits and should be a focus of grant-making strategies in Ukraine. TRANSITIONS [Rep. Dan Kildee Will Become CEO of Community Foundation of Greater Flint]( By M.J. 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Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Dozens of senior scientists in Europe, North America, and Asia are urging philanthropists to support a global campaign to fight cancer, akin to the efforts they backed during the pandemic, saying artificial intelligence and other technologies have set up a golden age of research and treatment, which now needs to be funded. ([Guardian]( The California Endowment, which makes grants to expand access to health care in the state, will move its nearly $4 billion in assets to investments deemed socially responsible, with a focus on “promoting racial equity and wellness,” bucking a recent trend away from environmental, social, and corporate governance-focused investing. 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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. [Domestic Violence Shelters:]( The Mary Kay Ash Foundation’s Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program awards grants to shelters across the country providing critical, life-saving services to women and children seeking safety from an abusive situation. Grants of $20,000 are awarded to at least one domestic violence shelter in every state. Application deadline is April 30. [Financial Planning:]( The Foundation for Financial Planning (FFP) provides annual grants to community-based and national nonprofit organizations for programs linking volunteer financial planners to people in need. Eligible programs must engage Certified Financial Planner™ professionals as volunteers, include one-on-one engagements between financial planner volunteers and pro bono clients, and help people in need of financial guidance or in a financial crisis who are underserved by the market and couldn’t ordinarily access quality, ethical advice. Application deadline is April 30. EDITOR'S PICKS 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. 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. 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. 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://). 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