A Nonprofit Fire Brigade in Wildfire Country

Ranchers who once sued the government over fire management now work with federal officials, thanks to a nonprofit. [Philanthropy Today Logo]( This is a special weekly edition of Philanthropy Today featuring stories and content from [The Commons](. You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. If you no longer want to receive the Philanthropy Today newsletter, [unsubscribe](. Visit [The Commons]( for our latest content, sign up for [The Commons LinkedIn newsletter]( and join the conversation in our [Commons LinkedIn group](. Note: Because of a technical issue, most Philanthropy Today subscribers did not receive this newsletter when it was sent Thursday, August 1. We apologize if you are seeing it for a second time. From The Commons CASE STUDY [Wildfires Pitted Ranchers Against Federal Officials. Then a Nonprofit Stepped In]( By Geoff Nudelman [STORY IMAGE]( As fires rage in the West, a nonprofit-led effort brings together federal officials and ranchers who once sued the government over its fire management Of the Moment News and other noteworthy items: - Shamil Idriss, head of [Search for Common Ground,]( talks about polarization, the five vital signs of a healthy society, and where the country falls short on the [Work in Progress]( podcast with actress and advocate Sophia Bush. Search for Common Ground is an international peacebuilding group that began work in the United States a few years ago. - Partisan animosity among voters fell as they watched videos with political leaders from opposing parties promoting civil dialogue, [according to new research](. The study, by the[Polarization and Social Change Lab]( Stanford, examined a yearlong “Disagree Better” ad campaign featuring 20-plus governors and led by Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. ([Cox wrote about the effort]( for The Commons.) - Gloria Laker Aciro, director of the Peace Journalism Foundation of East Africa and a reporter who covered civil war in her native Uganda, joins [the podcast]( produced by the nonprofit [Making Peace Visible]( to talk about how journalists can help bring peace to high-conflict regions. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Webinars [August 15 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Well-crafted budgets demonstrate sound fiscal management, show how spending aligns with mission and goals, and engender trust. Join us for CRAFTING PROPOSAL BUDGETS THAT INSTILL CONFIDENCE to learn from Jeanette Hall, director of finance and operations, Phoenixville Community Health Foundation and Lynne Weikart, Ph.D., retired professor, CUNY. Editor's Picks DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION [A Silicon Valley Funder Diversified Its Board. Big Changes Followed]( By Jim Rendon [STORY IMAGE]( Recruiting former grantees onto the board has helped the Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund better connect to communities and boost fundraising. RESEARCH [People Want to Give, and Those Who Are Most Generous Are Least Polarized, Report Finds]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Research data from nonprofits and donors in 2023 found a host of fundraising trends: even though there is a decline in donors, people are still generous. Young donors want to “make change” in the world. 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. [Chronicle of Philanthropy Logo]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Philanthropy]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037