Girl Scouts Persevere to Welcome Migrants Despite Criticism

Plus, Black churches as allies of nonprofits; and a director of Black justice and healing at the Weingart Foundation ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. MIGRANTS & REFUGEES [‘It’s Not Political. It’s Our Job.’ Girl Scout Troop Resolved to Support Migrants Despite Backlash]( By Sara Herschander [STORY IMAGE]( At a Manhattan shelter for asylum-seeking families, Girl Scout Troop 6000 is welcoming a new group of girls who have fled dire conditions in South and Central America. ADVERTISEMENT GIVING [A Message for Nonprofits: Black Churches Are Powerful Potential Allies]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Most predominantly Black churches invest in social-good efforts close to home, while largely white congregations tend to pursue good works abroad. TRANSITIONS [Weingart Foundation Taps First Director of Black Justice and Healing]( By M.J. 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([New York Times]( The main liaison between New York City’s government and its nonprofits quietly resigned in December, as payments to organizations continue to lag and groups struggle to transition to a new invoicing system. ([The City]( Background from the Chronicle: - [Government Liaisons Help Nonprofits Get Attention They Need]( - [Calif. Creates New Position to Connect Nonprofits With State Government]( More News - Only 5% of U.S. Foundations Invest for Impact, Study Finds ([Barron’s]( - San Francisco Commissioner Resigns After City Says She OK’d Nonprofit’s Fake Invoices ([San Francisco Standard]( - The Marshall Project, Pulitzer-Winning Nonprofit Newsroom, to Unionize ([Washington Post]( - Abortions Now Cost Over $450, More Than Double the Price Before Roe Was Overturned, Per a Reproductive Care Nonprofit Director ([Business Insider]( - How a Jewish Museum in Florida Landed the Collection of Elie Wiesel ([Jewish News Service]( - Gates Charity Funds Research Into TB, Malaria Cure in Africa ([Bloomberg]( 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. New Grant Opportunities Your Chronicle subscription includes free access to [GrantStation’s]( database of grant opportunities. [Education:]( NewSchools Venture Fund is a venture philanthropy that builds a better education system by connecting people, resources, and ideas. Through its 2024 funding opportunity, NewSchools seeks to support early-stage organizations and new initiatives within existing organizations in the following areas: learning solutions, including content, tools, and models that accelerate reading and math growth for K-8 students, and teaching reimagined, including efforts that reimagine the role of teachers by evolving how they work and engage caregivers and community experts to support student success. Grants from $150,000 to $250,000; deadline is April 3. [The Arts:]( The National Film Preservation Foundation supports activities nationwide that preserve American films and improve film access for study, education, and exhibition. The Foundation’s Basic Preservation Grants support nonprofit and public institutions for laboratory work to preserve culturally and historically significant film materials. Matching Grants provide support to nonprofit or public institutions with film preservation experience and the current capacity to carry out large preservation efforts for complex, large-scale preservation, reconstruction, or restoration projects involving a single film or film collection of special cultural, historic, or artistic significance. Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000 for Basic Preservation Grants and $20,001 to $75,000 for Matching Grants. EDITOR'S PICKS GOVERNMENT AND REGULATION [‘Dodgy’ Data Dump From IRS Causes Headaches for Nonprofits]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( In a potentially widespread error, the agency sent tax-return data for nonprofits that apparently misreports organizations’ 2022 finances. CAREER DEVELOPMENT [Fundraising Talent Is a Terrible Thing to Waste: UNCF Starts New Training Institute]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( A new program aimed at organizations that serve people of color helps leaders, fundraisers, and others gain new skills and networks. 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 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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