How Michael Bloomberg Became a Global Player in Urban Policy

Plus, limited staffing and budget constraints hamper nonprofits; and the CEO of Citizen University talks about the crisis in civic faith. ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. GIVING [The ‘World’s Mayor’ — How Michael Bloomberg Uses Philanthropy to Change the Way Cities Are Run]( By Tom Baker and Alistair Sisson [STORY IMAGE]( Through Bloomberg Philanthropies, he is providing funding and technical support to around 700 city governments across 150 countries. LEADING [Making Big Changes? Survey Finds Leadership and Staffing Are Keys to Success]( By Jim Rendon [STORY IMAGE]( More than 70 percent of nonprofit employees said limited staffing and budget constraints are impediments to change. TRANSITIONS [​​Borealis Philanthropy Taps New Head of Emerging LGBTQ Leaders of Color Fund]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the former CEO of Walter Reed will take the helm of the HealthWell Foundation in November, and the leader of the Meyer Foundation is departing after two years. PODCAST | GIVING DONE RIGHT [Revitalizing Faith in American Democracy]( [STORY IMAGE]( The CEO of Citizen University talks about the crisis in civic faith, our individual power to effect positive change in our communities, and the importance of supporting literacy in power. WEBINARS [October 10 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join us for Steps to Take to Build a Planned Giving Program to learn from Aquanetta Betts, director of planned giving at George Mason University, and Sean Twomey, senior director of planned giving and impact at the Wilderness Society, how to jump start your planned giving efforts. They’ll share smart tips for attracting charitable bequests, which totaled $42.7 billion last year, and other planned gifts. SPONSOR CONTENT| The California Endowment [Community Power is the Key to Climate Resiliency in California]( FORUMS [October 29 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Age of A.I., a conversation with Francesca Bosco of the CyberPeace Institute, Michael Enos of TechSoup, Raffi Krikorian of Emerson Collective, and Joshua Peskay of RoundTable Technology. They’ll share updates on how cyberthreats are changing and share practical advice on how nonprofits can protect themselves. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE [Chronicle of Philanthropy Subscription] Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Artists, writers, and others in the creative economy are looking for ways to fund the arts that are less reliant on philanthropy, especially in this era of declining contributions. To that end, some foundations are helping grantees with professional development or sustainability plans, or linking them up with key professionals, such as editors and curators, who could support their work. Meanwhile, artists and arts organizations are trying on various models, including subscriptions or hybrid nonprofit and for-profit organizations. ([Esquire]( The government of Brazil is asking philanthropies, governments, and investors to support a proposed fund that would essentially make it as profitable for developing countries to protect their forests as it is now to destroy them. The Tropical Forests Forever Facility would launch with $25 billion in loans from philanthropies and governments and another $100 billion from investors. Investment returns on that money would repay the loans and contributions and reward about 70 developing countries annually for forests they have preserved, in a mechanism deemed more reliable than carbon credits. No donors or governments have publicly announced their support, but Brazil aims to launch the project next year. ([New York Times]( More News - The U.S. and Microsoft Disrupt a Russian Hacking Group Targeting American Officials and Nonprofits ([Associated Press]( - Background from the Chronicle: [What One Nonprofit Learned From Getting Hacked — and How Other Groups Can Protect Themselves]( - People Without Kids Are Leaving Money to Surprised Heirs. The Bequests Benefit Charities, Distant Relatives, and Even Pets ([Wall Street Journal]( — subscription) - To Renovate an Apartment — and Not Jack Up the Rent: These Property Owners Have Found a Way ([Los Angeles Times]( - Background from the Chronicle: [Affordable Housing — A Concern for Every Cause]( - Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland Pausing External Grantmaking at End of Year ([Crain’s Cleveland Business]( — subscription) Opinion - The Kennedy Center’s Treatment of Its Musicians Strikes a Sour Note ([Washington Post]( - Our Nonprofits Run on Generosity. Right Now, the Outlook Is Grim ([Deseret News]( - Background from the Chronicle: [America’s Giving Crisis — and the Plan to Fix It]( - In Tackling the Climate Crisis, Is There Too Much Focus on Individual Action? ([Los Angeles Times]( 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. [Animal-Assisted Therapy:]( The mission of the 1 FUR 1 Foundation is to support mutually beneficial endeavors that enhance the lives of animals and humans in need throughout the United States. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations providing animal-assisted therapy, including programs designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional, or cognitive function; animal-assisted activity, including programs related to motivational, educational, or recreational animal-assisted activities; and therapy dog programs, including service dogs, guide dogs, hearing dogs, and medical alert dogs. Most grants range from $500 and $7,500 [Youth:]( The Andrew Family Foundation’s Junior Board Grants support nonprofit organizations in the United States that positively impact the lives of youth. The focus is on efforts that help people enrich their lives by providing opportunities for education in traditional academics and the arts. Support is also provided for programs that raise awareness about the importance of living sustainably and in harmony with the environment. The Foundation prefers to support well-established organizations with five or more years of operating experience and organizations with budgets of less than $5 million. Grants are made for specific purposes or projects that will have a direct impact on the target population. EDITOR'S PICKS OPINION [Fundraisers Need to Speak Up About Their Challenges — and Funders Need to Listen]( By Armando Enrique Zumaya [STORY IMAGE]( Addressing drops in giving starts by giving fundraisers enough support to excel in their jobs. INNOVATION [Can Ordinary Citizens Solve Our Toughest Problems?]( By George Anders [STORY IMAGE]( An effort in Bend, Ore., backed by big funders looks for answers to youth homelessness. RESEARCH ROUNDUP [New Research on How Older and Younger Generations Give]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( More than three-quarters of donors approaching retirement and those who have already retired say charitable giving plays a significant role in their lives. Online Event [A special invitation]( —Join the Chronicle next Wednesday, October 9 at the Mission Forward Leadership Summit, a free, virtual half-day conference, featuring top thinkers across democracy, social impact, journalism, and business. Gain practical wisdom to help you navigate the changes, challenges, and opportunities ahead. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES Find your next nonprofit role in The Chronicle Career Center: - [Senior Foundation Officer- Major Gift]( — Greenwich Hospital [Search all job openings →]( Hiring? 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