How Philanthropy Can Address Political Violence (Opinion)

Plus, GLAD chooses a new leader; and an award honors master artisans ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. OPINION [Political Violence, Threats to Civic Society, and a Game Plan for Philanthropy]( By Joe Goldman [STORY IMAGE]( Increasing attacks on pro-democracy advocates show that politicians like former President Trump aren’t the only ones at risk from violent political rhetoric. ADVERTISEMENT [Political Violence, Threats to Civic Society, and a Game Plan for Philanthropy ]( TRANSITIONS [Julie Morita Will Be Next CEO of the Joyce Foundation; GLAD Chooses New Leader]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, the former longtime CEO of the Weingart Foundation will now lead Covenant House California, and LISC has named its new executive vice president of programs. THE FACE OF PHILANTHROPY [An Award That Honors Master Craftspeople]( By Nicole Wallace [STORY IMAGE]( Honorees each receive a $100,000 unrestricted award. “We trust that people know what they need,” says Rebekah Frank, program officer at the foundation that sponsors the awards. FORUMS [July 23 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( For years, nonprofits have been worried about the decline in the number of Americans who give. To reverse the trend, many are using new messages and communication channels to reconnect with middle-class donors. To explore what’s working now, join our free online forum, Bring Everyday Donors Back Into the Fold. You’ll hear from Sara Lomelin, CEO of Philanthropy Together; CJ Ortuño, vice president of philanthropy at Civic News; and Victoria Vrana, CEO of GlobalGiving. [July 31 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join us for How Data Is Driving Fundraising Success to learn about the latest data-driven fundraising techniques and tools that savvy nonprofit leaders are embracing. You’ll hear from Louis Diez of the Donor Participation Project, Don Irwin of Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota, and Natalia Pierson of Norfolk State University. They’ll explain how they put their donor data into action — and how your nonprofit can, too. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Boston is handing out more than 25 grants to fund temporary works of art commemorating those whose historical contributions to the city have long been overlooked. The “Un-monument | Re-monument | De-Monument: Transforming Boston” program is funded by the Mellon Foundation’s nationwide effort to balance the scales in public memory, given that the overwhelming majority of public monuments are to white men. Recipients in Boston plan to create temporary sculptures and murals, and theater and new media pieces, among other types of work. One project will allow visitors to use their phones to learn about a thriving Black community that existed in the 1700s. ([Boston Globe]( Background from the Chronicle: [Statues of Confederate Generals Have Come Down. What Should Take Their Place?]( The Justice Department is accusing employees of the country’s largest provider of shelter for unaccompanied migrant children of sexually abusing and harassing minors in their care over several years. In a lawsuit, the department says employees at Southwest Key, a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas, that has received nearly $6 billion in federal funds since 2007, raped children, badgered them for nude photos, and threatened them with violence if they reported the abuse. The department is seeking compensation for the children. Workers for Southwest Key were charged with sexually assaulting minors at one facility in 2018 and the nonprofit paid a fine and lost two shelter licenses after videos surfaced of physical abuse at facilities in Arizona. A spokeswoman for Southwest Key said the complaint “does not present the accurate picture of the care and commitment our employees provide to the youth and children.” ([New York Times]( News and Opinion on Migrant Issues - One Secret Behind Utah’s Success in Helping Refugees ([Deseret News]( - Opinion: To Welcome Immigrants, NYC’s Government And Philanthropists Should Invest in Settlement Houses ([NYN Media]( - Another Texas Migrant Aid Group Asks a Judge to Push Back on Investigation by Republican AG ([WDIO]( More News - Nevada Conservative Accused of Fraud Over Fund-Raising for Charity ([New York Times]( - Why Is Kenya’s President Accusing the Ford Foundation of Stoking Protests? ([Al Jazeera]( - Is NPR Having an Existential Crisis? ([Boston Globe]( - Dark Money Just Got Darker: Wall Street Helped Fund Project 2025 ([Lever News]( 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. New Grant Opportunities Your Chronicle subscription includes free access to [GrantStation’s]( database of grant opportunities. [Public Spaces:]( Through the Hometown Grants Program, T-Mobile is investing $25 million over five years, through 2026, to fund community projects in small towns across the United States. Each quarter, 25 grants of up to $50,000 are provided for shovel-ready projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections in small towns. Next deadline is Sept. 30. [Youth and Technology:]( The Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund aims to support youth and intergenerationally led organizations shaping the responsible technology movement. Grants are available to youth and intergenerationally led organizations working in the responsible tech space on topics like artificial intelligence (AI), mental health and well-being, and climate change. Grants range from $25,000 to $150,000; application deadline August 9. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. EDITOR'S PICKS GOVERNMENT AND REGULATION [J.D. Vance and His Many Philanthropy Grievances: What’s at Stake]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( The tax treatment of private foundations, long relegated to the wastelands of Washington policy debate, is poised to gain visibility with the selection of J.D. Vance as the Republican vice presidential nominee. OPINION | GOOD GIFT-BAD GIFT? [The Good, Bad, and Boring of Bloomberg’s $1 Billion Hopkins Gift]( By Amy Schiller [STORY IMAGE]( While making medical school free is a worthy endeavor, to truly transform health care, Bloomberg needs to think bigger. DEMOCRACY [Born of Political Violence, This Group Helps Nonprofit Causes Find ‘Surprising’ Allies]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( In the wake of the shooting at Saturday’s Trump rally, Tim Dixon talks about the work of More in Common, which he co-founded after the murder of British politician Jo Cox, a close friend. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our webinar]( —Sound budgets demonstrate to grant makers your nonprofit’s financial health, show how your spending aligns with your mission and goals, and instill trust. Yet some grant seekers focus on perfecting the narrative elements of proposals while overlooking errors, gaps, and other problems in their budgets. 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