Hope, Fear, and a Black Fundraiser's Return to the South

A personal essay about the shared American ideals of a Black Southern family and Black philanthropists [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](. From The Commons PERSONAL ESSAY [‘While I Breathe, I Hope': A Black Nonprofit Leader and Daughter of the South Returns Home]( By Tycely Williams [STORY IMAGE]( A veteran fundraiser takes up a new job as CEO and pursues the American ideals that she, her family, and generations of Black philanthropists hold dear. Summer Playback August offers at least a chance that you might be moving at a slower pace. In case you have a few minutes to catch up on your reading, we’re highlighting a few previous Commons stories illustrating how nonprofits can help bring Americans together in their daily work. This week’s stories look to fundraising: [Relentless Fundraising Is Eroding Trust in Nonprofits. How to Fix Things]( [Tips for Stopping the Exodus of Everyday Donors]( [Breaking a Fundraising Taboo to Talk About Division — Sort Of]( Of the Moment News and other noteworthy items: - [A Washington Post photo essay]( a dozen people talking “about the country’s fractures and why they still have hope.” Each attended the convention this summer of [Braver Angels]( a group that aims to bring Americans together across partisan divides. - Rebecca Beitsch of The Hill [profiles]( Chris Purdy, a former Army National Guard member and advocate for Afghan evacuees who has launched the [Chamberlain Network]( to mobilize military veterans to fight the rise of authoritarianism and political polarization. - The loss of community in America is the “dominant factor” causing the youth mental health crisis, writes Seth Kaplan, author of Fragile Neighborhoods, in the [After Babel Substack](. “What matters for our kids is not online connections but in-person relationships; not just individual friendships but the strength and abundance of neighborhood institutions.” 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 OPINION [A Nonprofit Leader to Young Colleagues: Act Like an Olympian]( By Eboo Patel [STORY IMAGE]( Simone Biles and other Olympic athletes can show young nonprofit leaders featured in a recent Chronicle interview how to excel despite adversity. Q&A [Bad Bosses, Big Dreams, and Broken Philanthropy]( By Nandita Raghuram [STORY IMAGE]( Young leaders talk about what they want from their nonprofit careers JUDICIAL REFORM [Can a $30 Million Bet on Supreme Court Reform Rise Above Partisan Divides?]( By Sara Herschander [STORY IMAGE]( The Brennan Center’s new Kohlberg Center on the U.S. Supreme Court will test whether judiciary reforms can rise above the political fray or just widen it. [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