Are Tiny Homes for the Homeless Effective?

Plus, why Holocaust education is key to combating antisemitism (opinion); and IllumiNative appoints a new leader ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. SOCIAL SERVICES [Foundations Are Funding Tiny Home Villages for the Homeless. Is It a Worthwhile Effort?]( By Stephanie Beasley [STORY IMAGE]( The Oak Foundation, Sobrato Philanthropies, and the Dell Foundation are funding tiny home villages as homelessness spikes. ADVERTISEMENT [Foundations Are Funding Tiny Home Villages for the Homeless. Is It a Worthwhile Effort? ]( OPINION [To Fight Antisemitism, Improve Holocaust Education]( By Deborah M. Lauter [STORY IMAGE]( Broad philanthropic support for combatting antisemitism — and protecting democracy — must include greater investment in teaching about the Holocaust. TRANSITIONS [IllumiNative Appoints Next Executive Director]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, the Waverley Street Foundation appointed its first head of global programs, and two interim co-CEOs have taken the helm of Americans for the Arts. OPINION [Op-Ed on Campus Protests Misses the Point: Disruption Is the Goal]( Disturbing the normal flow of university work calls attention to the institutions’ unjust practices. WEBINARS [June 13 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Many nonprofits focus their grant seeking on large national foundations, even though community foundations are often more accessible, with stronger local ties. Join us for Attracting Support for Community Foundations to learn from Samuel Bellamy of the Coastal Community Foundation and Irfan Hasan of the New York Community Trust. They’ll explain how to approach and engage program officers, write proposals that rise above the competition, and more. 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Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Leonard Leo, the legal activist best known for his role in engineering a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, has been quietly making major contributions to establish centers of conservative scholarship at law schools around the country. After a donation of up to $25 million to Cornell fell through in 2022, Leo directed $15 million to Texas A&M University. Though the gifts are typically made anonymously, evidence also points to Leo as a major backer of an $8.25 million package for a center and professorship at Catholic University and smaller gifts to lesser-known schools in California, Florida, and Texas. 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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. [Pet Adoption:]( Petco Love’s application cycle for animal welfare organizations performing sheltering and adoptions is currently open. Support is provided to the following types of organizations in the United States: 1) animal control agencies and nonprofit organizations responsible for animal control sheltering; 2) SPCA and humane societies and other nonprofits that perform sheltering and adoptions of companion animals and operate primarily out of an animal sheltering facility; and 3) nonprofit organizations that are primarily foster-based rescues. Application deadline July 31. 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OPINION [How Nonprofits Lose Out When Volunteer Advocates Are Asked to Do Little Real Advocacy]( By Sam Daley-Harris [STORY IMAGE]( Nonprofits worried about their brand are asking supporters to do little more than sign petitions and write checks. They should be helping them become effective citizen-advocates. CASE STUDY [Would Your Nonprofit Return a Gift From a ‘Power Drunk’ Donor? This Group Did]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Flatbush Cats gave back a nearly $30,000 gift. The group explains how the relationship soured and offers advice on protecting staff and dealing with problematic donors. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( — Many nonprofits focus their grant seeking on large national foundations, even though community foundations are often more accessible, have strong local ties, and give away billions to charities each year. How can you get the attention of community foundations and win support for your cause? 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