Charities Are Allowed to Lobby; Many Don’t

Plus, analysis of Mike Bloomberg's latest $1 billion gift ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. GOVERNMENT AND REGULATION [Charities Are Allowed to Do Some Lobbying, but Many Do None at All]( By Heather MacIndoe and Mirae Kim [STORY IMAGE]( Only a fourth of charitable nonprofits have ever formally lobbied the government — far fewer than the three-fourths that did in 2000. ADVERTISEMENT [Charities Are Allowed to Do Some Lobbying, but Many Do None at All]( Q&A [Why Bloomberg’s $1 Billion Gift to Johns Hopkins Medical School Matters]( By Amir Pasic [STORY IMAGE]( The move continues a pattern of donations that seek to increase accessibility to medical school. Read more [coverage from the Chronicle](. 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Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online If Warren Buffett’s recent decision to leave his $130 billion fortune to a trust administered by his three children were to spark a family conflict, it could have “have plenty of practical implications for philanthropy and the nonprofit sector,” one expert said, given how much is at play. Buffett’s children already run foundations of their own, with distinct focuses, including reproductive rights, early childhood education, food security, human trafficking, and aid to Ukraine. Buffett’s daughter, Susie, has said their plans would be “probably some continuation of what we’ve been doing.” The expert said the children’s shared principles would likely help them reach agreement on what to do with the enormous windfall. ([Business Insider]( Plus: The One Reason Warren Buffett Isn’t The World’s Richest Person ([Forbes]( The president and chief executive of the New York Philharmonic has resigned abruptly, after a year on the job. Gary Ginstling’s departure comes as the orchestra deals with complaints of misconduct by two musicians, two probes into its culture and conduct, and difficult labor negotiations. An unnamed source told the New York Times of “tensions between Ginstling and the philharmonic’s board, staff, and musicians.” Ginstling would say only that the orchestra, which came through the pandemic in better shape than many of its counterparts, “needs a different type of leadership.” ([New York Times]( More News - Montana’s Top Court Hears Appeal in Landmark Youth Climate Lawsuit ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) - Melinda French Gates Awards Allyson Felix Her Own $20M Grant-Making Fund To Disperse To Black Maternal Health Organizations ([AfroTech]( - Aspen Art Museum Gala will Let Artists Keep a Portion of Profits From Charity Auction ([ARTnews]( - Hope Alswang, 77, Who Transformed Florida’s Largest Art Museum, Dies ([New York Times]( The Nonprofit Workforce - Kansas Suicide Prevention Nonprofit’s Executive Director, Entire Board of Directors Resign ([Kansas Reflector]( - RAICES Union Contract Includes Major Wins for Workers at the Immigration Nonprofit ([Texas Public Radio]( - Meet the Californians Serving in the First Class of the American Climate Corps ([Los Angeles Times]( Note: In the links in this section, we flag articles that only subscribers can access. 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But recipients of grants to bolster accurate political information say their work is being thwarted by social media platforms, A.I., and escalating partisanship. ADVICE [Relentless Fundraising Is Eroding Trust in Nonprofits. Here’s How to Fix Things]( By Allison Fine [STORY IMAGE]( Simple strategies to build relationships with supporters and show your organization is worthy of their backing ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( —It isn’t easy to create a campaign that captures donors’ attention — and gets them to give — during the most competitive fundraising time of the year. And 2024’s giving season presents even more challenges, including wars, economic worries, and a politically charged presidential election. To learn how to build a smart strategy despite the tricky climate, join the Chronicle on Thursday, July 18 at 2 p.m. ET for a 75-minute webinar and get a jump on your planning. 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