August 2023
The Chronicle of Philanthropy Volume 35, Issue 10COVER STORY
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Adapting to Climate ChangeHow to Fight the Climate Crisis — and Save Your Nonprofit Money — Explained
With more money available, nonprofits work to fortify themselves against the assault of global warming and curb their emissions.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Adapting to Climate Change
Nonprofits as ‘One-Stop Shops’ for Basic Needs During Climate Disasters
As climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, especially in Black and brown communities, local nonprofits have to serve as community resiliency hubs. -
Adapting to Climate Change
155 MPH Winds Can’t Knock Down This Low-Income Housing
Nonprofits protect themselves against storms, flooding, fire, and heat.
FEATURES
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Big Donors
A $1 Billion Mystery Donor Who Did ‘Trust-Based Philanthropy’ Long Before MacKenzie Scott
Why grantees of Diana Blank’s Kendeda Fund say she put on a “master class” during her 30 years of big giving. -
Nonprofit Finances
‘You Don’t Need to Starve Grantees': A Foundation Helps Groups Build Reserves for Emergencies — and Innovation
In a rare move by a grant maker, the Kendeda Fund gave $8 million to 37 groups to boost their cash on hand. Plus: Read about why grantees of Diana Blank’s Kendeda Fund say she put on a “master class” during her 30 years of big giving. -
Technology
How Nonprofits Can Avoid A.I. Ethical and Legal Pitfalls
One big risk: feeding private information about donors into A.I. tools. If fundraisers want to write a thank-you note using A.I., experts advise stripping all identifying information from the samples they provide.
DEPARTMENTS
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The Face of Philanthropy
A Flying Hospital and Streamed Surgeries Save Eyesight
Over Orbis International’s 40-year history, volunteer medical professionals have performed more than 500,000 eye surgeries and trained thousands of doctors, nurses, and other health workers. -
Corporate Support
Savvy Ways to Land Corporate Support for a Fundraising Event — and Build Deeper Ties
Seasoned fundraisers and event-planning consultants share ways to stand out from the crowd and successfully navigate corporate support for events in 2023. -
Leading
Hiring for Diversity? 10 Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Affirmative-Action Ruling
Some worry that ripple effects from the landmark higher-education decision could blunt the momentum of diversity hiring and workplace programs for all nonprofits.
OPINION
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Opinion: Best-Read of 2023
Why I Stopped Donating to Your Organization
With new “Giving USA” data showing a near-record drop in charitable contributions, one donor advises nonprofits to do a better job of listening and communicating to people like him — or risk losing future gifts. -
Opinion
Donors’ Unrealistic Expectations Harm Nonprofits and Take the Joy Out of Philanthropy
A lack of time, money, and resources means nonprofits can’t always respond to gifts with the immediacy or detail that donors want. Instead, donors should focus on building trusting relationships with the organizations they support.
