A Talk With Philanthropy Roundtable’s New CEO

Plus, philanthropy using TV to shift people's worldview, and the basics of A.I. for nonprofits. ADVERTISEMENT [Philanthropy Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. NEW ON THE JOB [Championing Capitalism and Conservative Donors: A Q&A With Philanthropy Roundtable’s New CEO]( By Jim Rendon [STORY IMAGE]( Christie Herrera, who started working at the organization in 2019, has long advocated to lawmakers on conservative issues. ADVERTISEMENT STORYTELLING [A Grant Maker Is Betting a TV Show for Teen Girls Can Help Narrow the STEM Gender Gap]( By Eden Stiffman [STORY IMAGE]( Lyda Hill Philanthropies is among a growing number of funders turning to “narrative change” strategies that use the power of entertainment to shift people’s worldview. VIDEO [Experts Weigh In: The Basics and Benefits of Using A.I.]( By Lisa Schohl [STORY IMAGE]( Key steps to take, and questions to consider, when adopting an A.I. tool at your nonprofit. Webinars [Today: Corporate Grant Seeking in the Current Climate]( [STORY IMAGE]( Corporations gave nearly $30 billion to charities in 2022, but many companies are redefining the focus of their giving. Company structures are changing, and grant makers feel greater pressure to show the impact of their donated dollars. How can nonprofits adjust to these changes and attract corporate support? What do companies seek from nonprofits? Join us today, October 26, at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn from a highly successful fundraiser and a leader who helps execute Boeing’s philanthropic efforts. [Register now.]( SPONSOR CONTENT | Center for Creative Leadership [3 Elements to Creating a Nonprofit's Winning Formula]( Online Forums [November 1 at 2 p.m. ET | Register Now]( [STORY IMAGE]( Nonprofits of all sizes and missions are facing the toughest hiring market in a generation. Competition from the for-profit sector is increasing as professionals demand higher wages, flexible schedules, and culture alignment. Join us for a free online forum to gain insights from leaders who attract and keep top talent. Our expert panel includes Janet Albert of Bridge Partners; Eric Artis of Mile High United Way, Denver; and Sean Goode of the Seattle Foundation. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to nonprofit news and analysis. Nonprofit News From Elsewhere Online Tech billionaire Michael Dell donated $350 million worth of Dell stock to his family foundation and donor-advised funds this month. The 5,150,000 shares amount to his most valuable gift of stock ever, with Dell Technologies shares up 80 percent over last year. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, which reported about $2 billion in assets in its most recent tax filing, has contributed “at least $2.4 billion, mostly to health- and education-related causes in the United States, India, and South Africa.” ([Forbes]( An increasing number of families do not always have enough food to eat, because of inflation and the end of pandemic-era aid and expanded benefits. Around 17 million households, or 12.8 percent in the nation, experienced food insecurity last year, up from 10.2 percent in 2021 and 10.5 percent in 2020, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In addition to newly tightened access to food stamps, a universal free-school-lunch program, which one expert said had been “huge for people’s budgets,” has ended. The government still offers increased benefits for fruits and vegetables under its nutrition program for women, infants, and children and some members of Congress have sought to bring those back to pre-pandemic levels. ([Associated Press]( More News - A Nonprofit Is Racing To Get Its Portable Baby Incubators Into Israel and Gaza as Crisis Deepens ([CNN]( - El Museo del Barrio Rejects Artwork Featuring Palestinian Flag ([New York Times]( - Institute of Contemporary Art Boston Director Jill Medvedow To Retire ([Boston Globe]( 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. SPONSOR CONTENT | Ganbina [A Path to Success for Indigenous People Everywhere]( Ganbina’s Jobs4U2 program proves that long-term intervention leads to long-term success. EDITOR'S PICKS LEADING [No Longer Lonely at the Top: A Growing Number of Nonprofits Hire Co-CEOs]( By Ben Gose [STORY IMAGE]( Shared leadership helps organizations find the skills they need and can be an answer to candidates’ demand for greater work-life balance. COMMUNICATIONS [In Wake of Donor Revolt, Nonprofits Are Rethinking Political Statements]( By Rasheeda Childress [STORY IMAGE]( Fundraising and communications experts warn of a backlash against nonprofits when they weigh in on the Israel-Hamas War and other issues not central to their mission. Here’s advice on how to avoid donor revolts. OPINION [Why Is Philanthropy Afraid to Talk About Reparations?]( By Cora Daniels [STORY IMAGE]( Donors committed to racial repair need to support reparations for Black people forcefully and unapologetically. ADVERTISEMENT RECOMMENDED WEBINAR [Join our next webinar]( — Corporations gave nearly $30 billion to charities in 2022, but the corporate giving landscape is shifting. Many companies are redefining the focus of their giving; company structures are changing, and competition for corporate philanthropic dollars is more intense than ever. Yet there are still opportunities for nonprofits to align with a company’s giving priorities and create synergy. How are nonprofits attracting corporate support in 2023, and what are companies looking for in nonprofit partners? Join us October 26 at 2 p.m. Eastern to learn directly from a director who oversees corporate partnerships and has increased revenue at her nonprofit by 50 percent, as well as a corporate leader who helps oversee Boeing’s philanthropic efforts [Register now.]( JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Apply today](http://). [Chief Advancement Officer]( Center for Supportive Schools [Chief Philanthropy Officer]( World Food Program USA [Development Officer, Community Foundation]( Triangle Community Foundation [Search other jobs.]( [Chronicle of Philanthropy Logo]( This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. 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