Why Women Leaders of Color Are Exhausted — and What to Do

Plus, George Soros's $100 million big bet on Human Rights Watch; and the NRA verdict, explained ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. OPINION [Women Leaders of Color Are Exhausted. Philanthropy Needs to Step Up.]( By Sayu Bhojwani [STORY IMAGE]( From unfulfilled racial justice pledges to unionizing nonprofits, the pressures on woman leaders like me aren’t letting up. Donors need to recognize that and invest in our physical and mental health. ADVERTISEMENT BIG BETS [What Happened to George Soros’s $100 Million Bet? How Human Rights Watch Went Global.]( By Tamara Straus [STORY IMAGE]( In 2010, Open Society Institute gave its biggest gift to a New York City-based human-rights nonprofit, with the mandate to expand internationally. Meanwhile, the world became more authoritarian. NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE [The Verdict Against Former NRA Leader Wayne LaPierre Explained]( By Sarah Webber and Elizabeth Schmidt [STORY IMAGE]( Two scholars weigh in on the jury’s decision that Pierre and other executives violated N.Y. state nonprofit statutes and breached their fiduciary duties. 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 [Could Impact Investing Be the Future of Philanthropy?]( 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 hear directly from two donors on the Philanthropy 50 this year, learn from an expert on big giving, and gain insights from this year’s list, released March 5. Don’t miss this chance to learn about the generational giving preferences and motivations of these donors, so you can shape your outreach to wealthy individuals and plan for what’s ahead. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Lynda and Stewart Resnick, who built their estimated $13 billion fortune primarily on pistachios, pomegranates, and other crops, have given away $1.9 billion to education-, health-, art-, and climate-related causes, particularly in Los Angeles and California’s Central Valley. But criticism has dogged them over the amount of water their businesses consume, in a state where it is often a scarce resource. ([New York Times]( Background from the Chronicle: [Sustainability and Hope: Stewart and Lynda Resnick are putting some of their $9 billion fortune into climate science, education, and the arts.]( The Philanthropy 50, the Chronicle’s annual ranking of America’s biggest donors, will be posted online on March 5 As the expanded pandemic-era safety net shrinks back and millions of people are pushed off the Medicaid rolls, nonprofit community health clinics, which treat roughly 1 in 11 people in the country, are struggling to survive and are looking to Congress to reach a funding agreement that would include nearly $6 billion. ([New York Times]( More News - U.S. Launches Probe Into Possible Fraud by Organ-Collection Nonprofits ([Washington Post]( - ‘Cop City’ Prosecutions Hinge on a New Definition of Domestic Terrorism ([New York Times]( - Plus: University of Georgia First Amendment Clinic Suing Atlanta Police Foundation Over ‘Cop City’ Records ([Decaturish]( - Background from the Chronicle: [Anger, Protests, and Vandalism Break Out Over Philanthropy’s Support of the Police]( - Ending The Ivy League’s Tax Dodge ([Lever]( - Woods Hole Ocean Institute in Massachusetts Wins $25 Million Donation to Study Carbon Capture in the Sea ([Boston Globe]( - Jacob Rothschild, British Banker and Philanthropist, Dies at 87 ([Wall Street Journal]( - Warren Buffett’s Son Howard Has Given $500 Million to Ukraine — He Warns the U.S. Is Making a Historic Mistake by Pulling Its Support ([Business Insider]( - Delores Barr Weaver Makes ‘Extraordinary’ $61 Million Gift to Community Foundation for Northeast Florida ([Florida Times-Union]( - Maine Governor Proposes Exempting All Nonprofits From Sales Tax ([Maine Monitor]( 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 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. 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. 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. 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://). [Development Director, Government Accountability Industry]( Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington [Search other jobs.]( [Chronicle of Philanthropy Logo]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. 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