The Chronicle of Philanthropy

What does MacKenzie Scott look for in a grantee? What causes does she champion? And what difference do her gifts make? The Chronicle of Philanthropy answers these questions in a newly released article collection. What's inside? ? Findings of a Harvard research team on more than 1,500 organizations, who combined, received $10 billion from Scott ? An analysis of 13 groups that have received more than one gift from Scott and learn how her gifts lend a stamp of approval to the receiving nonprofits, helping them attract more major gifts and grants. ? and more Download the article collection today. Only $49.99. ?? https://lnkd.in/eRwvD4cp ??

How can nonprofits and philanthropy help America come together after the election? And how can you navigate any political fallout at holiday family gatherings? Author and nonprofit leader Mónica Guzmán will answer these questions when she joins Chronicle Editor-in-Chief Andrew Simon over on LinkedIn for The Commons in Conversation on Wednesday, December 18, at 12:30 p.m. ?? The event is free. Registration required. ?? https://lnkd.in/epc5JskT Guzman, the founder and CEO of Reclaim Curiosity, is the author of I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times. She is also a senior fellow for public practice at Braver Angels, a nonprofit working to depolarize America, and host of A Braver Way, a podcast to help people bridge political divides in their everyday lives. #thecommons

How is leading a foundation different today than it was in the past? The Chronicle spoke with three foundation presidents — DeAngela B. of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Toya Fick of Meyer Memorial Trust, and says Kara Inae Carlisle of The Ford Family Foundation — to hear their thoughts on shifts in philanthropy and leadership in the sector. "I think the power dynamics have fundamentally shifted and it is helping foundation leaders really think about what is their accountability to the public in a way that I don't think was always the case," says Carlisle. Senior reporter Alex Daniels' cover story for our November issue looks at leadership transitions happening at foundations across the nation. As some of the most recognizable names in the foundation world are stepping down, we talk with the new wave of leaders taking their place. Read Alex's stories: https://lnkd.in/etBycPTu #Leadership

This year, the trustees of the Weingart Foundation reached inside its ranks to pick Joanna Jackson to be the new president and CEO. Jackson, the granddaughter of civil-rights leaders, has worked for the past 15 years at the Southern California grant maker long associated with the push for racial equity. One of Jackson’s first moves was to open the foundation’s doors — literally — to grantees and the public to “help us dream forward,” she says. At a recent open house, Jackson told roughly 150 grantees and philanthropic leaders that she was ready to “be a part of the movement that is building a new future.” Read more about Jackson's leadership: https://lnkd.in/eWUugNrP

Change is on the horizon for the nonprofit world as leaders prepare for a second Trump administration and a Republican-controlled House and Senate. Join the Chronicle of Philanthropy for our #PhilForum on December 13 with expert guests. Listen in to hear how you can plan for various scenarios, prepare for anticipated policy changes, reduce risk amid fiscal uncertainty, and understand how grant making may shift in response to these factors. Register today for this free event: https://lnkd.in/e2J8UUV7

Warren Buffett is giving huge gifts to his family foundation and the foundations of his three children, something the famous financier has done every Thanksgiving for the past three years. On Monday, Buffett announced he is donating stock valued at nearly $1.2 billion to the grant makers. https://lnkd.in/eeVUQgd2

What is the significance of having more women and women of color in leadership at private foundations? The Chronicle spoke with three foundation presidents — DeAngela B. of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Toya Fick of Meyer Memorial Trust, and Kara Inae Carlisle of The Ford Family Foundation — to hear their thoughts. Senior reporter Alex Daniels' cover story for our November issue looks at leadership transitions happening at foundations across the nation. As some of the most recognizable names in the foundation world are stepping down, we talk with the new wave of leaders taking their place. Read the stories: https://lnkd.in/e3fdd9cu #Leadership

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Do you use QuickBooks Online for your nonprofit? The Chronicle is partnering with CPA and national trainer Gregg Bossen of QuickBooks? Made Easy? for Nonprofits to host a two-part workshop series on December 4 and 6 full of tips to help you maximize the platform for your organization. What will you learn? ? How to refine your Chart of Account set-up to efficiently accomplish nonprofit GAAP accounting and reporting in QuickBooks ? Allocation of expenses across programs and grants ? Tracking restricted grants ? Building and managing your annual budget ? Tailored reporting for management, board, and funders ? and more! Don't miss this chance to learn from the most effective, nonprofit-specific QuickBooks trainer in the country. Register today! ?? https://lnkd.in/eq63agnQ

In the latest podcast from Center for Effective Philanthropy, Susan Thomas of the Melville Charitable Trust argues that homelessness and structural racism are intrinsically linked, both historically and today. https://lnkd.in/eehQ3GP7