Zoom Adds a Donate Button for Nonprofits; Delta Variant Saps Consumer Confidence

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August 31, 2021

From: Chronicle of Philanthropy

Subject: Zoom Adds a Donate Button for Nonprofits; Delta Variant Saps Consumer Confidence

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Editor’s Note

Virtual Events

Nonprofits Can Now Add a Donate Button to Their Zoom Events

By Emily Haynes

The new feature lets donors make a gift without leaving a virtual event. It also gives them the option to share their names and email addresses with the nonprofit receiving the donation.
FUNDRAISING OUTLOOK

Consumer Confidence ‘Collapses’ as Delta Variant Cases Rise

By Michael Theis

Consumer confidence is down, but the stock market continues to hum along, as Covid-19 cases rise because of the Delta variant. That all means it could be a challenging environment for charities and fundraisers seeking support from average donor households.
Opinion

Scholar Lester M. Salamon Changed How We Think About the Nonprofit World

By Leslie Lenkowsky

Salamon’s prolific research and writing punctured the myth of nonprofit independence from the fields of government and business but also showed the value of these partnerships in helping those in need.

Speeding Up Donor-Advised Fund Giving: Important Briefing

Coming September 9: Learn about the sweeping new Senate bill on donor-advised funds and foundations in a free online briefing. See details are below.

Nonprofit News From Elsewhere

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Montana State U. Receives $101 Million Donation for Nursing (Associated Press)
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Opinion: MacKenzie Scott’s Multimillion-Dollar Message: Art Is Essential Everywhere, Not Just in Museums and Theaters (Washington Post)
Nathan Cummings Names a New CEO (News Release)

Editor's Picks

FOUNDATIONS

A Third of Foundations Increased Their Giving in 2020

By Michael Theis August 27, 2021

Fueled by a strong stock market, private foundations reported an average 13.1 percent return on their investment assets and community foundations 12.1 percent, allowing many to maintain or increase their giving, according to a new survey.
Giving

Diverse Donors Led the Shift to Social- and Racial-Justice Giving in 2020, New Report Says

By Eden Stiffman August 25, 2021

Foundations and companies turned to leaders and donors of color to help guide their racial-justice giving.
Careers

Fundraiser Salaries Remained Flat in 2020

By Eden Stiffman August 17, 2021

Fundraisers were more likely to say they planned to stay in their current jobs than in past years, according to a new survey, which also found that it took fewer fundraisers to bring in $1 million at international aid groups than at arts or environmental organizations.
Opinion

Can the Gates Foundation Cede Power to Those It Seeks to Help?

By Meg Massey and Ben Wrobel August 24, 2021

Recent events, including the impending divorce of Bill and Melinda Gates, are an opportunity for the world’s wealthiest philanthropy not only to diversify its board but to let those it serves participate in the grant-making process.
Higher Education Fundraising

Why Colleges Should Try ‘Fantasy Fundraising’ — Charitable Giving During Sporting Events

By Martin Skladany August 24, 2021

Universities could create fundraising competitions to encourage fans to give during live sports matches. Here’s how.