Are DAF Donors Really Anonymous?

Plus, Grindr for Equality names new managing director; and a podcast on the power of direct cash transfers to fight poverty ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. FUNDRAISING [Why Your DAF Donor May Not Be Anonymous After All]( By Drew Lindsay [STORY IMAGE]( Charities aren’t getting the information donors want them to have thanks to less-than-clear digital interfaces, mistakes, and confusion in the development office. TRANSITIONS [Grindr for Equality Names New Managing Director]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation will install its next president on January 1. PODCAST | GIVING DONE RIGHT [The Power of Direct Cash Transfers to Fight Poverty]( [STORY IMAGE]( What happens when you give cash to those in need? In this episode, Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette discuss direct cash transfers in conversation with Jesús Gerena, president and CEO of UpTogether. COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE [Today: Watch ComNet Keynotes on Language, Brain Science, and the Future of Nonprofit Communication]( [STORY IMAGE]( The Chronicle is livestreaming keynote sessions from ComNet24, the Communications Network annual gathering in Kansas City, Mo. WEBINARS [November 7 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Foundation giving last year totaled a whopping $100 billion, but tapping into this generosity can be challenging. Join us for How to Wow Grant Makers With Your Next Proposal to learn from Pamela Ayers at Empreinte Consulting, and Diane Gedeon-Martin of The Write Source, LLC, who will share tips on how to use a logic model, simple ways to enhance your case for support, and how to use A.I. to research grant makers. 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 Nepotism, self-dealing, and conflicts of interest are rampant among the nonprofits that run New York City’s extensive network of homeless shelters, a city investigation has found. The probe found “hundreds of problems” among 51 of the groups, which numbered about 70 when the investigation began. Some of the nonprofit executives gave jobs to family members, ignored competitive bidding requirements, and rented buildings from or awarded service contracts to companies they had interests in. Executives at 13 of the organizations made more than $500,000 per year, and in some cases more than $700,000. New York City’s shelter program, the largest in the country, costs about $4 billion per year to house an average of about 86,000 people per night. ([New York Times]( With youth homelessness on the rise, a Birmingham, Ala., nonprofit is busier than ever helping young people find places to live and build stable lives. Youth Towers, launched in 2011, long helped those who had aged out of foster care or otherwise had nowhere else to go, before the pandemic robbed hundreds of thousands of children in the United States of their primary caregiver and left many homeless. Run by two women, the nonprofit helped 65 young people find their own homes in the past three years. Relying on individual and business donors, as well as a few grants from the federal government, the organization helps find housing and pays deposits and some rent. ([AL.com]( Background from the Chronicle: [Affordable Housing: A Concern for Every Cause]( Big Philanthropy and Fundraising - Donations to Harvard’s Endowment Drop by More Than $150 Million ([Harvard Crimson]( - Background from the Chronicle: [What Do Donor Revolts Mean for Fundraising?]( - Gift Helps Rescue Scholars From Gaza, Other Warzones and Disasters ([Washington Post]( - This Nonprofit Wants To Use AI To Understand Animal Communication — And Two Billionaires Are Backing It ([Forbes]( More News - Former United Way Worker Convicted of Taking $6.7M From Nonprofit Through Secret Company ([Associated Press]( - Salem, Mass., Unveils Guaranteed Basic Income Program to ‘Help Families Achieve Economic Mobility’ ([Boston Globe]( - They Were Sued Over Grants for Black Entrepreneurs. Now, These CEOs Are Raising Millions to Fund Small Businesses ([Fortune]( - Background from the Chronicle: [Nonprofits, Legal Experts React to the Fearless Fund Decision to Shutter Grant Program to Black Entrepreneurs]( Indigenous communities - How Denver Art Museum Is Looping Indigenous Communities Into Its Program ([Observer]( - White House Announces First California Marine Sanctuary Managed by Indigenous Peoples ([Los Angeles Times]( - With $32 Billion in Aid, Native Americans Push Against History of Neglect ([New York 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. [Women’s Health:]( Action for Women’s Health is a $250 million global open call launched by Pivotal that will fund organizations around the world working to improve women’s mental and physical health. Flexible funding between $1 million and $5 million will be awarded to an array of organizations—of diverse geographies, sizes, perspectives, and approaches — united by their work to improve the mental and physical health of women. Grants range from $1 million to $5 million; deadlines are December 3 for registrations,and January 10, 2025, for applications. [Youth Sports:]( The mission of All Kids Play is to increase quality youth sports participation in the United States by providing financial assistance to families and communities that lack sufficient resources and provide education on safe and healthy sports-related play. All Kids Play’s Youth Sports Grants for organizations support nonprofit organizations, school sports programs, or government-run programs (i.e. community park districts) in low-income communities that provide community-based recreational level sports for kids in grades K-12. Grants for individuals are also provided. EDITOR'S PICKS PLANNED GIVING [How to Boost Planned Giving — and Build a Healthy Future for Your Nonprofit]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Bequests and other legacy gifts are “the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,” one expert says. Here are six ways to create a thriving planned-giving program or bolster your existing strategy. CAREERS [Looking to Lead? Try Your Hand at Fundraising First, Experts Say]( By Jie Jenny Zou [STORY IMAGE]( Fundraising experience is key for those looking to advance into demanding leadership roles, nonprofit executives say. ADVICE [Bookbinding: Can Reading Groups Help Close America’s Divides?]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Community foundations test the idea, asking supporters to host gatherings to discuss books exploring how the country can come together. Plus, tips to build your organization’s own book circle. Upcoming Workshop [A special invitation]( —Do you use QuickBooks Online (QBO) for your nonprofit? Perhaps you have recently switched from QuickBooks Desktop and are new to QBO. Or you’ve been using QBO for a while now but are struggling to get good budget to actual reporting or restricted grant reporting. Join CPA and national trainer Gregg S. Bossen, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy, for this two-part series workshop on December 4 & 6 designed specifically around nonprofit QuickBooks training. 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