October 2024
Articles and News
In the Wake of DEI Attacks, Philanthropy Must Stand with Black Women
“Instead of allowing a single decision by a conservative-leaning court and the subsequent settlement of the suit to derail an entire area of funding, it should galvanize the philanthropic community to double down on their commitment to these crucial causes. “ (Center for Effective Philanthropy)
Can AI lift up struggling nonprofits — or cause them more pain?
“Nonprofits are looking to AI as a filler for historical gaps — to aid customer service, ease administrative issues, and get the attention of those with deep pockets. For many leaders in the giving world, the question remains whether those benefits outweigh the drawbacks.” (Mashable)
Confronting Nonprofit Burnout: A Conversation with Beth Kanter
“As NPQ reported earlier this year, 95 percent of nonprofit leaders surveyed by the Center for Effective Philanthropy for its State of Nonprofits 2024 report cited burnout—whether of staff or leadership—as a “top concern,” and half of nonprofit leaders expressed concern about burning out themselves.” (Nonprofit Quarterly)
Finding Philanthropy’s Forgotten Founder
A profile written by Darren Walker, President of Ford Foundation, about Julius Rosenwald. (The Atlantic)
Getting Anonymous DAF Donations? 7 Things To Do
Don’t assume donors want to keep their identity from you. (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Studies and Resources
The Dynamics and Challenges of Diasporic and Ethnic Philanthropy
“This research paper brings together three research notes focusing on the dynamics and challenges of diasporic and ethnic philanthropy. By focusing on a number of distinct issues and debates, these works are part of an effort to better understand the effects and practices of this type of philanthropy, which remains little studied despite its importance.” (PhiLab)
The 2024 Planned Giving Report
An in-depth look at the biggest trends in estate planning and legacy giving. (FreeWill)
For Funders
Coming Together, Not Apart: How Philanthropy Supports Connection in a Time of Dangerous Division
“The first of three Council on Foundations publications exploring philanthropy's involvement in developing the heartset, mindset, and skillset to lead collaboratively across differences. It dives deep into how philanthropy is talking about and investing in work to navigate divides and connect across differences, and it examines the opportunities, risks, and challenges in funding work to bring people together in a time of toxic division.” (Council on Foundations)
From the Association for Charitable Foundations in the UK, the toolkit gives practical guidance for foundation boards to hold conversations, understand the relevance for their organisation and make decisions about the right path for them. (ACF)
