Will Melinda French Gates Spark a Fundraising Boom for Reproductive Rights?

Plus, what nonprofit leaders are reading this summer; and Kresge Foundation names a new leader of its environment program ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. FUNDRAISING [Melinda French Gates Is Championing Reproductive Rights. Will It Lead to More Donations?]( By Stephanie Beasley [STORY IMAGE]( The mega philanthropist has pledged $200 million for reproductive rights in the U.S. The funding comes as more states enact abortion restrictions and demand for abortion-related care soars. ADVERTISEMENT [Melinda French Gates Is Championing Reproductive Rights. Will It Lead to More Donations? ]( OPINION [What Nonprofit Leaders Are Reading This Summer]( By Nandita Raghuram [STORY IMAGE]( From post-apocalyptic fiction to lessons on democracy, here are six books to add to your summer reading list. TRANSITIONS [Kresge Foundation Names Next Leader of Its Environment Program]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the Getty Foundation tapped a new associate director, and the Chicago philanthropist Ann Lurie has died. WEBINARS [July 18 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( It isn’t easy to create holiday appeals that capture donors’ attention during the busiest fundraising time of the year. To get a jump on these critical campaigns and a handle on what to expect this year, join us for Planning a Year-End Fundraising Strategy in the Current Giving Climate. You’ll learn from Skyler Reep of KSPS PBS and Seth Rosen of The American LGBTQ+ Museum as they share real-world appeals, proven approaches, and tips for planning ahead while staying flexible. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Warren Buffett’s children will receive billions to give away to charitable causes when the famed investor dies, and the Gates Foundation will not receive anything. Buffett today owns nearly $130 billion in Berkshire Hathaway stock, and he said nearly all will go to charity. Buffett, who is 93, said his three children must decide unanimously which philanthropic purposes the money he is placing a charitable trust will serve. Buffett has previously given each of the children money to set up their own philanthropies, and he said watching their work and maturity had made him decide recently that he wanted to give them power over his largesse. ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) Cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outdoors, the Supreme Court ruled on Friday. The Court said that Grant Pass, Ore., did not violate the Constitution’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment when it imposed penalties on people sleeping and camping in public places, such as sidewalks and city parks. ([New York Times]( Background from the Chronicle: - [Did a $100 Million Effort Reduce Homelessness? 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