C-Suites Empty as Executives Shift to Consulting

Plus, NYU Langone Health receives $75 million for a new medical center in West Palm Beach, Fla. 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 [The Empty C-Suite: Nonprofit Executives Are Leaving to Become Consultants]( By Jim Rendon [STORY IMAGE]( Finding their replacements isn’t easy — and often costs far more than organizations expect. ADVERTISEMENT GIFTS ROUNDUP [Julia Koch Gives $75 Million for New West Palm Beach Medical Center]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, North Dakota State University, Allegheny College, and two other nonprofit institutions landed big gifts. 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 In possibly the largest donation to a medical school in the United States, Ruth Gottesman, an educator whose late financier husband left her a fortune in stock, will give $1 billion to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx so that future students can attend tuition-free “in perpetuity.” Gottesman is a former professor at the school and chairs its Board of Trustees. ([New York Times]( The conservative activist behind the Supreme Court decision to end racial considerations in college admissions is suing the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino over an internship intended to help more Latinos move into key museum roles, of which they fill only 5 percent, according to a 2022 survey. ([Washington Post]( - Plus: How Philanthropy Is Working Around a DEI Backlash ([Devex]( - Background from the Chronicle: [The Next Test of the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision: Race-Based Foundation Grants]( The N.R.A. Verdict - N.R.A. Stung by Corruption Verdict Tied to Millions of Misspent Dollars ([New York Times]( - Even Before His Trial, the N.R.A.’s Wayne LaPierre Was a Fraud ([Trace and New Yorker]( - For N.R.A.’s LaPierre, a Legacy of Guns and Money ([New York Times]( - N.R.A Loses New York Corruption Trial Over Squandered Funds — Retired Longtime Leader Wayne Lapierre Must Repay Millions of Dollars ([Conversation]( More News - Israel Is Denying Visas To Aid Groups Working With Palestinians ([Bloomberg]( - Plus: Online Fundraisers for Violent West Bank Settlers Raised Thousands, Despite International Sanctions ([Associated Press]( - ‘Very Aggressive Treatment’ on the Streets of Skid Row From a ‘Renegade M.D.’ ([Los Angeles Times]( - Strapped College Towns Want to Impose a $50 Per Student, Per Semester Tax ([Bloomberg]( - Peter Thiel’s $100,000 Offer to Skip College Is More Popular Than Ever ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) - Why a $25 Million Plan to Relocate N.Y.C. Migrant Families Is Struggling ([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. 4 Local News Organizations to Receive Yearlong Training on Covering Nonprofits For the third year, the Chronicle of Philanthropy will train journalists at local news organizations around the country to improve their coverage of the role of nonprofits, foundations, and others involved in advancing the social good. The four organizations selected to start training this spring: - [Flatwater Free Press]( (Omaha), a nonprofit newsroom, will examine how billionaires pay for services that taxpayers support in other states, plus look at how nonprofits and foundations achieve success with audacious projects. - [Henrico Citizen]( (Henrico, Va.), a digital news organization that covers a region near Richmond, will explore the efforts and impact of local nonprofit organizations that work with the county’s growing number of refugees and immigrants. - [NowKalamazoo]( (Kalamazoo, Mich.), a program of the[Local Journalism Foundation]( and an independent nonprofit news organization, will focus on philanthropic support for curbing gun violence in Kalamazoo County. - [New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative]( a coalition of newsrooms and community organizations in southeastern Michigan and western New York, will examine how nonprofits are working to address the maternal and infant health crisis in BIPOC communities. With coaching from Chronicle journalists, each news organization will work on projects that help residents, policymakers, donors, and volunteers better understand how nonprofits work and what could help them do even more to solve problems. The local journalists will also receive training from national nonprofit and journalism experts. See a [sampling of articles]( produced by news organizations that participated in the Chronicle’s program in the past two years. The training program is made possible by a grant from the Lilly Endowment. (See more about the Chronicle’s [policy]( on accepting foundation support.) [Read more about the program](. EDITOR'S PICKS 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. 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. 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? 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