The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Our April issue is out! Could The Great Wealth Transfer bring as much as $18-trillion to the charitable sector? While past predictions of a golden age of bequests haven’t panned out, our cover story looks at whether the wealth transfer will really pay off for charities this time, and how they can prepare for potential opportunities. On the cover we feature Lacey Fluor Goossen and her father, Peter Fluor, who have partnered with the Greater Houston Community Foundation. Lacey participated in the foundation’s program for next-gen donors and then got her father involved. Inside you'll find stories on: 🟣 Planned Giving: How to Position Your Nonprofit for the Wealth Transfer https://lnkd.in/eaJ5MGmN 🟣 Power Couple Giving: The 10-Year Journey of Steve and Connie Ballmer https://lnkd.in/enk-SReF 🟣 Philanthropy Advising Is a ‘Wild West’ — and Increasingly Influential https://lnkd.in/epmvvjGu 🟣 How Nonprofits Are Fundraising Amid ‘Scary, Challenging Time’ https://lnkd.in/eFffYwJH 🟣 and much more! Dive into the new issue: https://lnkd.in/e-a6pTBa Not a subscriber yet? Sign up today. 🗞️ https://lnkd.in/ebTafqKc 🗞️

After the federal funding cuts and layoffs many nonprofits faced, it seemed like things couldn’t get worse. Then tariffs hit and the stock market plunged, and many are concerned about recession. It’s a stressful time. So, how does the average nonprofit staffer cope? Experts offer advice to help you avoid going down the rabbit hole of worry, find the right level of self-care, and find your vision. https://lnkd.in/ghga4RbW

Can nonprofits help rebuild trust in American institutions? Join us on April 29 for a timely online forum to explore what individual charities and grant makers can do to reverse the trend and boost trust in their organizations. Register today to hear from our panelists — Kristen Grimm, founder of Spitfire, and Aisha Nyandoro, CEO of Springboard To Opportunities — as they share their insight and expertise. The Chronicle's Drew Lindsay, senior editor of special projects, will host this important discussion. This event is free. Registration required. https://lnkd.in/eiW-djkU

The Trump Administration is fighting to rescind federal funds that have already been promised and vowing to reduce spending going forward, which has nonprofits reeling. Both organizations that receive federal funding and those that don’t are looking to firm up their fundraising to secure their missions. “It's a very scary, challenging time,” says Francys Crevier, CEO of the National Council of Urban Indian Health (Official), an organization that helps Native Americans living in urban areas. The group gets 80 percent of its funding from the federal government. Leaders thought it was reliable funding, and now the nonprofit has to pivot to keep their doors open. Read the story: https://lnkd.in/e2yeqWMa

As federal Washington burns with division and conflict, some grant makers are trying to repair the country’s social fabric by strengthening communities. Join Rockefeller Brothers Fund president Stephen Heintz and Katie Loudin of the West Virginia Community Development Hub for a discussion of the year-old Trust for Civic Life, an unusual $30 million cross-ideological funder collaborative bankrolling homegrown initiatives. Members of the trust include Rockfeller Brothers, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Omidyar Network, the The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Stand Together, and Walmart. Tune in to this Commons in Conversation interview on Tuesday, May 6, at 12:30 p.m., ET.

President Trump's takeover of The Kennedy Center highlights fundamental questions about the role of the U.S. government in the nation’s artistic life, writes Joanna Dee Das, associate professor of dance at Washington University in St. Louis. https://lnkd.in/eKQfjaKx

With cuts to federal funding forcing layoffs and cutbacks to programs, the nonprofit world is reeling and as they strive to carry out their missions, morale is taking a hit. “Employees are going through a range of emotions: fear, anxiety and stress — even anger,” says Ian Adair, an expert in leadership strategies who is currently CEO of the Seattle Police Foundation. https://lnkd.in/eT2zKpXY

Are you joining us on April 10 for our #philwebinar with panelist Tonia Brown-Kinzel, grant compliance manager with The Grant Plant, Inc.? She'll be sharing her pro-tips for fundraising for general operating support. Register today to hear her proven tactics for finding the right grant makers for your organization, building relationships with program officers, and making an outstanding case for support. Plus, you’ll get tools that can help you, including sample language for communicating the impact of general operating support. What will you learn? ➕ How to make the case for unrestricted grants in ways that resonate with funders ➕ Smart ways to connect with program officers and prepare for your first meeting ➕ Tips for using databases and other tools to identify your best prospective grant makers The Chronicle's Alex Daniels, senior reporter, will host this timely conversation. 🎉🚀 Don't miss this chance to learn from new research and expert advice. Register now! https://lnkd.in/eR7FCxuw This event is made possible with support from Your Part-Time Controller, LLC. Tonia Brown-Kinzel, GPC, CGMS, GPA Approved Trainer

In the wake of a Canadian citizens being detained for weeks in the U.S., and others being harassed or turned away at the border, some Canadian fundraisers are canceling plans to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP Global)’s annual conference later this month. “I'm sad about the realities that are facing us right now,” says Guy Mallabone, CEO of Global Philanthropic Inc. (Canada), a fundraising consulting firm. “I'm fearful, and that might be something that's a surprise to a lot of my American colleagues and friends.” Rasheeda Childress reports: https://lnkd.in/dkniajp5

Kate Carney of More in Common US offers a simple, three-part playbook for how funders can build connection — and community. "It is our connections and relationships with one another that are critical to flourishing communities," Carney writes for #TheCommons. "Yet we cannot take it for granted that these relationships form on their own." Odd as it may seem, American need help answering their need for relationships, and Carney offers examples big and small — from supporting block parties to leadership training — for how philanthropy can step up. Read her essay: https://lnkd.in/evvUXkfF