A Good CFO Is Hard to Find

Plus, the case for transparent philanthropy (opinion); and the Benioffs expand health-care giving to Hawaii ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. CAREERS [Nonprofit CFOs Are in High Demand and Short Supply]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( The hiring crunch is taking place as fewer students choose to major in accounting and pursue finance careers. Nonprofit CFO work has also become more complex and demanding. ADVERTISEMENT OPINION [How Transparent Philanthropy Can Liberate Billions of Dollars — and Do More Good]( By Kevin McPherson, Pooja Wagh, Peter B. Kaufman, and Jeff Ubois [STORY IMAGE]( By sharing knowledge and data, grant makers can make their giving more accessible, equitable, and — crucially — effective. GIFTS ROUNDUP [$150 Million Gift: Billionaire Benioffs Expand Health Care Giving to Hawaii]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, the financier Ken Griffin contributed $50 million for cancer research; and Hollywood producer Chuck Lorre is beefing up financial aid for UCLA’s STEM students. WEBINARS [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 | Classy [Revolutionize Fundraising Strategies for a Digital Age]( ONLINE FORUMS [Today, March 12 at 1 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 Jon and Mindy Gray, 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 better understand 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 [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Ten states and the Federal Trade Commission are suing what they say is a scam charity that raised $18.25 million by telling donors it was helping women with cancer pay basic living expenses but spent nearly all of that money on fundraising and the founder’s salary, while only $194,809 went toward its professed purpose. ([Reuters]( Background from the Chronicle: [Donor Beware: Pause Before You Give to Any Cause]( As the country’s housing shortage becomes roiled in politics a coalition of left- and right-leaning legislators, nonprofits, think tanks, and foundations is emerging to craft lobbying and action plans to tear down impediments to building. ([New York Times]( Background from the Chronicle: [Affordable Housing: A Concern for Every Cause]( More on Housing and Homelessness - In One California County, an Abandoned Church Gets a Second Life as Housing for Former Foster Youths ([Los Angeles Times]( - Former HRA Volunteers Claim They Were Let Go After Raising Concerns About Shelter Conditions ([NBC]( - A Homelessness Nonprofit Believes It Could Be Kicked Out of Escondido. The Mayor Says It’s Exaggerating. ([San Diego Union Tribune]( More News and Opinion - When Charlotte’s Kids Stopped Showing Up to Class, This Nonprofit Started Helping Parents ([Hechinger Report]( - Judge Casts Doubt on Texas Bid to Shut Down Nonprofit ([Law 360]( - Migrant Mothers and Their Kids, Facing Challenges Alone, Look to Nonprofits for Help ([NYN Media]( - A Legal Fight Is Splitting One of the Nation’s Most Successful Green Coalitions ([Politico]( - Villanova Receives $15 Million Gift From Former Fortune 500 CEO ([Philadelphia Business Journal]( - Feeling the Industry-Wide Pinch, the Online News Association Makes Programming Cuts ([Nieman Lab]( - Opinion: A Tax Exemption for Supporting Hamas? ([Wall Street Journal]( subscription) 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 FUNDRAISING [What Do Donor Revolts Mean for Fundraising?]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Nonprofits may face a new set of demands over naming rights and other issues. RACIAL JUSTICE [The Push for Payback: Robert Wood Johnson and 80 Other Foundations Make a Case for Reparations]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and its grantees haven’t abandoned the push for cash-based reparations. But they aim to advance policy changes in education, public health, criminal justice, and business development. PHILANTHROPISTS [MacKenzie Scott: Look for a More Active Year After a Quiet 2023]( By Ben Gose [STORY IMAGE]( More clues about where the billionaire’s giving is headed may emerge as early as this month when the winners of her first call for proposals are announced. 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://). [Director of Advancement, Major Gifts]( Newark Academy [Vice President]( Thoma Foundation [Co-CEO, Executive Director - Narrative Change for Children's Welfare]( Shine Global Inc [Chief Executive Officer]( LifeWorks [Philanthropy Director - fully remote!]( River Network [Development Manager, Arts Residency Program]( International Studio & Curatorial Program [Search other jobs.]( [Chronicle of Philanthropy Logo]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. 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