5 Tips to Keep Tough Conversations Civil

Plus, finding grace, courage, and common ground through photography; and Rakim Brooks moves to the JPB 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](. TIPS [Advice to Keep Tough Conversations Civil]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( A primer for the nonprofit professional who has to keep things cool even when temperatures are rising. PHOTO ESSAY [Photo Essay: Grace, Courage, and Common Ground]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( Photographer John Noltner reveals our shared humanity — and the pain of living as an outsider — through images and interviews. Hear from seven Americans TRANSITIONS [JPB Foundation Hires Public-Interest Lawyer Rakim Brooks]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the GreenLight Fund has tapped a new CEO, and the former presidential hopeful Nikki Haley is joining the Hudson Institute. ONLINE FORUMS [April 23 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join the Chronicle and a panel of nonprofit experts for the free online forum Using A.I. to Streamline Nonprofit Operations. Our guest experts will share practical examples of the latest A.I. applications and advice on how to manage the rapid pace of A.I.-driven change. Don’t miss this chance to learn how harnessing smart tools can introduce efficiencies and help increase productivity at your organization. [April 29 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join the Urban Institute’s Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy and the Chronicle for The Place of Pluralism in Charitable Giving. We’ll gather the following leading figures in charitable giving and philanthropy to ask what role pluralism does and should play in the sector, a key theme of [The Commons]( the Chronicle’s new section focused on how nonprofits and foundations can best heal the nation’s divides: Aisha Alexander-Young, Sam Gill, Brian Hooks, Stacy Palmer, Hilary Pennington, Benjamin Soskis, Tené Traylor, Lori Villarosa. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online In a settlement of a lawsuit brought by the D.C. attorney general over the use of donor funds, the National Rifle Association has agreed to create a clearer division between itself and its associated foundation, from which it has taken more than $200 million over the years. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb said those transfers had been illegal because donors to the foundation had meant them for charitable purposes. The N.R.A. said it had been vindicated and had proved that the funds were put solely to their intended use. ([New York Times]( Background from the Chronicle: [The Verdict Against Former NRA Leader Wayne LaPierre Explained]( As Utah bans diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in public institutions, nonprofits serving minority and immigrant communities in the state worry that resources their clients rely on, such as DEI offices at colleges and universities helping first-generation students or offering professional development to adult learners, will be dismantled. ([Salt Lake Tribune]( Background from the Chronicle: [More Stories on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion]( More News - Six Months Into War, Israeli Soldiers Still Count on Donations for Basic Supplies. Why? 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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. [Invasive Species:]( The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Invasive Species Eradication Funding Opportunity invites proposals to support the eradication of newly introduced or established species in terrestrial or aquatic habitats (including freshwater, wetland, riparian, estuarian, and marine) of the United States and its territories. While preference will be given to proposals that result in eradication of invasive species, research proposals that advance research that increases the effectiveness and availability of eradication tools will also be considered. Grants range from $50,000 to $1,000,000; application deadline is May 27. [Veterans and Military Members:]( The Infinite Hero Foundation aims to connect U.S. military, veterans, and military family members with innovative and effective treatment programs for service-related injuries. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations in the United States committed to creating or working with cutting edge technologies, methods, practices, or products that address the mental and physical challenges faced by military heroes and their families. Funding categories include physical rehabilitation, brain health (including TBI and PTS), suicide prevention, veteran leadership development, and military family support. Grants up to $100,000; application deadline is June 15 for letters of interest. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. EDITOR'S PICKS OPINION [DAF Sponsors Aren’t All Created Equal. New Legislation Should Reflect That.]( By Gerry Roll [STORY IMAGE]( Entirely separate legislation is needed for donor-advised funds managed by community foundations and commercial gift funds. DATA & RESEARCH [Fundraising Bright Spots, Hiring Challenges in New Nonprofit Survey]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( More than a third of nonprofits saw funding increases; three-quarters had job vacancies OPINION [Charity Navigator’s Ratings Are Inherently Flawed. Here’s a Simple Solution.]( By Maoz (Michael) Brown and Aaron Horvath [STORY IMAGE]( The ratings process misses too much, so let the nonprofits being judged fill in the gaps RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( — It’s an age-old problem: many nonprofit CEOs and senior leaders struggle to persuade board members to raise money — even though trustees care deeply about the nonprofits they serve. Experts cite a variety of reasons, including the need to define roles and responsibilities when recruiting board members. 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