Secrets of Managing the Stress of Being a Nonprofit CEO

Plus, Katie Couric and Liev Schreiber, are part of a new effort to fight polarization; and the Coca-Cola Foundation Nnames a new president ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. EXECUTIVE TIPS [Leaders’ Advice for Other Leaders]( By Ben Gose [STORY IMAGE]( Nonprofit chief executives share their secrets for managing stressful jobs and staying motivated. ADVERTISEMENT PEACE AND COOPERATION [New Builders Initiative Looks to Fight Polarization by Encouraging Collaboration and Alliances]( By Glenn Gamboa, AP Business Writer [STORY IMAGE]( Among the coalition members: entrepreneur Daniel Lubetzky, actor Liev Schreiber, journalist Katie Couric, and Lonnie Ali, director of the Muhammad Ali Center,. TRANSITIONS [Coca-Cola Foundation Promotes New President From Within]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the Smithsonian Institution has named a new inspector general, and the American Academy of Arts & Sciences has chosen the president of Middlebury College as its next leader. WEBINARS [May 21 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Unlocking the full potential of a donor database can help fundraisers identify donors and giving opportunities with the greatest potential, segment supporters into groups and tailor messages to their interests, and take gift prospecting to the next level. Join us on Tuesday, May 21, for Using Data to Boost Giving to learn how to better manage and analyze donor data to reveal the stories it can tell to make fundraising at all levels more strategic. SPONSOR CONTENT | Graham-Pelton [How They Give: Boomer and Gen X Megadonors]( Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online A group of Trump acolytes who are being prosecuted in election subversion cases in Georgia are having their legal fees paid by a charity tied to an ongoing effort to line up staff for a second Trump administration. The Courage Under Fire Legal Defense Fund is a project of the Personnel Policy Operations nonprofit, which is screening potential executive branch staff. A major backer of the fund, which has spent about $3.2 million, is Texas oil billionaire Tim Dunn, according to Washington Post sources. Dunn did not respond to a request for comment. ([Washington Post]( Some NPR staffers are uneasy about a new layer of editorial review that is being funded by an undisclosed source. They worry that the six-person team, called Backstop, is a defensive response to a recent essay by a now-former NPR editor accusing it of progressive bias, and they object to the opacity of the funding. The organization’s chief content officer has told employees the initiative is not tied to the essay and that she cannot divulge specifics until the funding agreement is final. NPR declined to comment. ([New York Times]( More News - The Larger the Nonprofit, the More Likely It Is Run by a White Man, Says New Candid Diversity Report ([Associated Press]( - Behind the Scenes of a Houston Climate Nonprofit’s Delicate Money Dealings With Oil Giants ([Houston Chronicle]( - PEN America, Facing Ongoing Criticism Over Its Response to the Mideast War, Gathers for Annual Gala ([Boston Globe]( - Who’s Who in American Wealth Are Putting Their ‘Money to Work Now’ With Donor Network Solidaire ([Barron’s]( - Engelstad Foundation, a Key Donor to the U. of Nevada Las Vegas, Is Pulling Its Funding From the University ([Nevada Independent]( Museum News - Spurred by Climate Protests in Art Museums, Baltimore Museum of Art Unveils Sustainability Plan ([Baltimore Sun]( - Philadelphia Museum of Art and Workers Resolve Longstanding Pay Raise Dispute, but Mistrust and Tensions Remain ([Philadelphia Inquirer]( - The Complex Legacy and Uncertain Future of Austin’s Mexic-Arte Museum ([Hyperallergic]( 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. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. EDITOR'S PICKS DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION [‘Start With Culture Change': The Work Boards Must Do Before Launching Diversity Efforts]( By Emily Haynes [STORY IMAGE]( Nonprofit leaders, trustees, and consultants discuss what can go wrong when organizations focus on board diversity without first creating an inclusive board culture. LEADING [How to Create a Culture of Fundraising on Your Board]( By Lisa Schohl [STORY IMAGE]( You shouldn’t assume trustees know how to raise money simply because they joined your board, experts say. Here are nine ways to build a board that prioritizes fundraising — and help them succeed. PHILANTHROPISTS [Melinda Gates’s $12.5 Billion Separation Agreement Is a Windfall for Women’s Causes]( By Alex Daniels and Stephanie Beasley [STORY IMAGE]( While she is widely expected to devote billions to women’s causes, she has been undertaking other efforts that could be just as consequential for philanthropy. Plus, read about [Monday’s announcement](. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( — Many nonprofit leaders are overlooking a treasure in their midst: the donor database. Unlocking the full potential of a donor database can: prioritize giving opportunities that have the greatest potential; enable fundraisers to segment donors into groups and tailor messages to their interests; and take donor prospecting to the next level. Join us on Tuesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. ET to learn how to better manage and analyze donor data to reveal the stories it can tell and make fundraising, at all levels, more strategic. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Apply today](. 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