Philanthropy Is Supporting Efforts to Cope With Extreme Heat

Plus, tracking giving to nonprofits is vital because they need money to do their work. Also, the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism and LISC name new leaders. ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. CLIMATE CHANGE [How Philanthropy Is Helping Cities Adapt to Extreme Heat]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( Foundations are supporting efforts to reduce the impact of climate change and to hire chief heat officers. Plus: See our August cover story on [how nonprofits are confronting their own climate perils.]( ADVERTISEMENT TRANSITIONS [Foundation to Combat Antisemitism Names New President; LISC Will Install Next CEO in October]( By M.J. Prest [STORY IMAGE]( Also, the Chicago Community Trust has hired a new chief philanthropic officer and vice president of community impact, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation tapped its next program director in Detroit. OPINION [Why Track Giving? Because Nonprofits Need Money to Do Their Work]( By Phil Buchanan [STORY IMAGE]( Those who say “Giving USA’s” focus on nonprofit giving is too narrow miss a critical point: To sustain these organizations, individual donations count most. Webinar [How to Attract Legacy Gifts]( [STORY IMAGE]( How can you inspire donors to include your nonprofit in their estate plans? Join us August 17 at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn from two nonprofit fundraisers — one a lawyer and the other a former investment banker — who will share insights and steps to take to attract planned gifts through wills, donor-advised funds, and other giving vehicles from donors of all ages. Even small groups with limited resources can begin raising planned gifts. [Register now.]( SPONSOR CONTENT | The James Irvine Foundation [Economic Justice Means Reimagining the Justice System]( VIRTUAL EVENT AUGUST 10, 2023 | 2 P.M. EST [Today: How the Supreme Court Ruling on Race Affects Nonprofits and Foundations]( [STORY IMAGE]( Join the Chronicle today, Thursday, August 10, at 2 p.m. Eastern for a 75-minute discussion to help you understand the key issues and potential next steps after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on race-conscious admissions. You’ll hear from a distinguished panel of experts who will explore whether the legal landscape has changed for grant makers and nonprofits working to advance diversity. This session is ideal for foundation and nonprofit leaders, DEI officers, and those responsible for strategic planning. [Register now]( and join us this afternoon. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s charitable vehicle has just announced its first layoffs, handing pink slips to 48 employees. Most of the cuts befell the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative’s education division, said one source. “Guided by insights from our grantees, research, and educators, our work in education continues to evolve, and the structure of our teams has changed as a result,” a CZI spokeswoman said in a statement. The organization’s other areas of focus, whittled down since its founding in 2015, are science and community investment. CZI said it has granted “$4.9 billion through the end of 2022 and invested another $300 million in ventures that ‘align’ with its values.” ([Insider]( A new book argues that geography is a powerful predictor of health and prosperity, and it outlines roles for government and philanthropy in breaking a pernicious cycle. The authors of “The Injustice of Place: Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America” zero in on the Bible Belt, South Texas, and Appalachia. They say a confluence of dismal indicators in those regions is a result of their historical status as internal colonies, where resources were extracted and people were exploited. They call for federal and local aid, and they say philanthropy also needs to help “re-establish downtowns and social infrastructure, funding community centers, playgrounds, outdoor recreation programs, even local arcades and movie theaters — places where a community can come together and connect.” In addition, they note that nonprofit news organizations have been key to battling endemic corruption in these benighted places. ([Los Angeles Times]( Plus: What the Best Places in America Have in Common ([Atlantic]( More News - A Sharp Drop in Giving Is Hurting U.S. Nonprofits ([Barron’s]( - American Nurse and Her Child Released After Kidnapping in Haiti ([Washington Post]( - Warrant: $1 Million Stolen Electronically From Twin Cities Foundation ([KARE]( - Nonprofit Naloxone Maker Celebrates FDA Approval by Donating 200,000 Doses ([Stat]( - Knight Foundation Names New Program Director in Detroit ([Crain’s Detroit Business]( - Texas A&M Fund Shutters Program That Allowed Donors to Support Athlete Endorsements, Citing IRS Memo ([Associated Press]( - Obama Foundation, Fueled by 2 Megadonors, Has Record Fundraising Year in 2022 ([Chicago Sun-Times]( Nonprofit Innovation - A Salmon Harvest Feeds D.C.’S Hungry and Models Eco-Friendly Fish Farming ([Washington Post]( - Turning a N.C. Prison Into a Trade School? A Charlotte Nonprofit Strives to Be First to Try ([Charlotte Observer]( - Philadelphia Nonprofit Hopes Teaching Fellowship Program Reduces National Teacher Shortage ([CBS News]( - Why Shrinking Catholic Schools Are Partnering With a Youth Hockey Business to Bolster the Bottom Line ([Boston Globe]( Arts and Culture - How 4 Countries Are Preparing to Bring Stolen Treasures Home ([New York Times]( - The Barnes Foundation Can Loan Its Artwork, Says Court Ruling ([Philadelphia Inquirer]( - Repeat After Her: There Is No Dance Without Dance Education ([New York Times]( New Grant Opportunities Your Chronicle subscription includes free access to [GrantStation’s]( database of grant opportunities. [Refugees](. The Department of Health and Human Services supports programs that help refugees suffering from trauma. Grant recipients will provide holistic and integrated case management services, including health, psychological, and social adjustment services. The application deadline is October. [Parks](. Hydro Flask’s Parks for All program supports nonprofit organizations focused on building, maintaining, restoring, and providing more equitable access to parks. For 2024, grants of $30,000 to $50,000 will be provided for nationally focused projects covering five or more states. Areas of interest include the creation of new parks or trails, from planning to construction; park maintenance and restoration; park access and education, with a focus on historically marginalized communities; and single-use plastics reduction. Projects must be focused on supporting people’s connection with the outdoors for recreation and health benefits. The application deadline is September 8. SPONSOR CONTENT | The James Irvine Foundation [“The People’s Plan”: Proving Economic Inclusion is Possible]( This California region will no longer be devastated by outside logistics after taking economic plans into their own hands. EDITOR'S PICKS BIG DONORS [MacKenzie Scott Has Given 17 Nonprofits $97 Million in the First Half of 2023]( By Maria Di Mento [STORY IMAGE]( Nearly half went to early-childhood education and development, but she also gave to strengthen maternal health, combat infant mortality, create affordable housing, and more. ECONOMIC OUTLOOK [Summer Heat Waves Add Pressure to Nonprofit Economy]( By Sara Herschander [STORY IMAGE]( Inflation is cooling, unemployment remains low, and the stock market is making gains, but something more elemental — the weather forecast — took a toll on nonprofit finances in July. Across the country, heat waves, wildfires, and flash flooding have made charities’ jobs tougher. OPINION [After 4 Decades in the Nonprofit World, I’m Troubled by Philanthropy’s Expanding Footprint]( By Craig Kennedy [STORY IMAGE]( In his new column, former foundation president Craig Kennedy explores what he sees as problematic changes in the social sector. OPINION [In a Landmark Voting Case, Philanthropy and Nonprofits Were Crucial Players. Now We Need to Do More]( By Evan Milligan and Janai Nelson [STORY IMAGE]( Civil-rights and advocacy groups, powered by money from charitable donors, won a victory for Black voters, who are too often left out of decisions in Alabama and elsewhere. Now is a key moment to capitalize on that work to safeguard our democracy. ADVOCACY [Nonprofits Are Lobbying a Lot Less Than 2 Decades Ago, New Research Finds]( By Alex Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( One-third of organizations are taking a stand on issues that affect government spending, policies on issues like abortion and climate change, compared with about half who did so in 2000. One likely reason: the polarized political climate that could cause trouble no matter what position they advance. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our next webinar]( — Even savvy nonprofits often overlook the potential of planned gifts. This is a costly mistake, experts say, because the average amount of a charitable bequest, one of the most common planned gifts, is more than $78,000. And if you’re not approaching loyal donors about planned gifts, another organization will. How can you inspire donors to include your nonprofit in their estate plans? Join us August 17 at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn from two nonprofit fundraisers — one a lawyer and the other a former investment banker — who will share insights and steps to take to attract planned gifts through wills, donor-advised funds, and other giving vehicles. Even small organizations with limited resources can take simple steps to attract these gifts and begin to lay the foundation for a future planned-giving program. Plus, our experts will share proven strategies for attracting these gifts. [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Apply today](http://). 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