Finding Strength, Not Victimhood, in Identity (Opinion)

Plus, a state court ruling raises the bar for religious tax exemptions; and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation names three new executives. 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 [My Son’s Identity Doesn’t Make Him a Victim. Why Does the Social-Change World Insist It Does?]( By Eboo Patel [STORY IMAGE]( Equating identity with oppression harms social movements and those they seek to help. ADVERTISEMENT GOVERNMENT AND REGULATION [A Wisc. Ruling on Catholic Charities Raises the Bar for Religious Tax Exemptions]( By Todd Richmond, Associated Press [STORY IMAGE]( Exemptions that allow religious groups to avoid paying the state’s unemployment tax don’t apply here because the organization’s on-the-ground operations aren’t primarily religious, a divided court ruled. TRANSITIONS [Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Taps Three New Executives]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the Center for Nonprofit Management has installed a new CEO, and the Open Society Foundations promoted its new president from within. 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. [April 18 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Affluent donors continue to take advantage of donor-advised funds. To better understand the motivations and giving preferences of those who hold these accounts, join us for How DAF Donors Are Giving Away Their Money. We’ll share insights to help you better connect with donors who give this way, and you’ll learn how nonprofits are successfully attracting contributions through DAFs. SPONSOR CONTENT | Classy [The Return of a Community-Centered Fundraising Model in a Digital-First World]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online The Jewish Communal Fund, a nearly $1 billion donor-advised fund, has barred its account holders from directing their own contributions to Jewish Voice for Peace, a progressive Jewish American group that criticizes Israeli human rights abuses against Palestinians, according to a report from the Intercept. Rachel Schnoll, the Jewish Communal Fund CEO, declined to comment. ([The Intercept]( Plus: The Man Allocating $800M in Post-Oct. 7 Donations to Israel on Where the Money Goes ([Jewish Telegraphic Agency]( A judge this week temporarily blocked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s efforts to revoke Catholic migrant aid group Annunciation House, saying Paxton’s office acted “without regard to due process” in a move that he said seemed predetermined to shut down the charity. Paxton had targeted the charity, accusing it of smuggling people over the Mexican border. ([Wall Street Journal]( subscription) More News - Bezos Awards Eva Longoria, Adm. William McRaven $50M Grants for Charity ([Washington Post]( - They Helped a Family Facing Discrimination 80 Years Ago. Now They’re Being Celebrated ([New York Times]( - Meta to Replace Widely Used Data Tool — and Give Nonprofits and Academics Special Access ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) - Redwood Empire Food Bank, Ex-CEO, Sued by Former Employee Alleging Sexual Harassment ([The Press Democrat]( - Coming Soon to Manhattan, a Brand-New Tiny Forest ([New York Times]( MacKenzie Scott’s Philanthropy - New Orleans’s Cafe Reconcile Gets a $4M Boost From MacKenzie Scott ([Axios]( - This Philadelphia Nonprofit Received $4 Million From Amazon Shareholder MacKenzie Scott ([Philadelphia Inquirer]( - Detroit’s Forgotten Harvest Makes $5M Mackenzie Scott Gift Go a Long Way to Strengthen Emergency Food System ([Crain’s Detroit Business]( - Background from the Chronicle: [MacKenzie Scott: Look for a More Active Year After a Quiet 2023]( 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. [Sports:]( The Women’s Sports Foundation advances the lives of women and girls in the United States through sports and physical activity. The Foundation’s Sports 4 Life program seeks to increase the participation and retention of girls of color in sports. Funded programs must serve predominantly Black, African American, Hispanic, and Native American girls (representing more than 70% of the enrolled program participants) and deliver structured, developmental sports programming to girls ages 11 to 18 through experienced and committed leadership. Grants are $10,000; letters of intent are due April 5. [Pet Adoption:]( The PEDIGREE Foundation funds nonprofit shelters and rescues in the United States with programs that support dog adoption. Program Development Grants of $10,000 to $15,000 are provided in the following categories: foster programs that move dogs temporarily into loving homes while they await adoption; behavior programs that help with socialization, training, and stress relief so dogs can move beyond behaviors that might hinder their adoption; and transport programs that move dogs from areas of overpopulation to areas where they’re more likely to be adopted. Grants from $10,000 to $15,000; application deadline is April 14. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. EDITOR'S PICKS FUNDRAISING [Midlevel Donors Offer Fundraisers a Huge Opportunity Amid Declines in Giving]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( A new report found that 31 percent of such donors have made a bequest and 23 percent are considering it. 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. 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. SPONSOR CONTENT | Ganbina [Breaking the Cycle of Disadvantage, One Success Story at a Time.]( Meet Larissa Falla, a trailblazer in breaking barriers and creating a brighter future for Indigenous communities in Australia. 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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