giving

Blog Post

by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
For the second year in a row, charitable giving barely grew, rising by just 0.9 percent after inflation in 2011, according to today’s release of “Giving USA,” the annual yearbook of American philanthropy. The study estimated that the total donated...
by Mashable
Companies on the social web are increasingly trying to create better relationships by doing good. These social media efforts have created incredible new ways for companies to partner with non-profits and customers. The resulting wide ranging series...
by Elaine Gast Fawcett
This post was originally published as an article on the Case Foundation's site and has been updated by the author. This Valentine’s Day, forget the wining and dining. Do something that matters. Like many people, I’ve had good Valentine’s Days and...
by Allie Burns
News from the Case Foundation and what people are talking about in the world of giving, tech and everything in between. Facebook Deals There has been much buzz around the recent announcement of Facebook Deals, which allows users to receive...
by Debra Mesch, Ph.D.
Every once in a while, a statistic gives you goose bumps. The latest research findings on philanthropy did just that, showing that women are more likely to give and give more than men. Yes. That’s right. Women give more than men: when we hold...
by Cynthia Gibson
This post was originally published on The Philanthropic Initiative's Inc.'s strategic philanthropy blog, Deep Social Impact. That seemed to be the question behind grants recently made by the Gates Foundation to two consulting firms for developing...
by Nikolai Stieglitz
It was practically inevitable. You surely saw Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” dance at some point this summer. Besides being featured at the World Cup 2010 opening and closing ceremonies, the Colombian singer’s African-inspired pop hit...
by Melissa Brown
For professionals in philanthropy, June 9 was important this year because it was the official launch date of “The Numbers”* - Giving USA 2010, The Annual Report on Philanthropy. Because of its 54-year history of proven accuracy, Giving USA has...
by Allison Fine
The past several weeks, we shared what we had learned about the second round of America’s Giving Challenge, and in return you told us your thoughts about the findings and the Challenge. This is exactly what we envisioned for these “Conversational...
by Stephanie Hackman
The holiday season is here. I know this because I'm already double-booked for holiday parties beginning with Thanksgiving gatherings tonight and throughout the long weekend, and I've been pulling every sparkly, shiny, sequin-y thing out of my...
by Kristin Ivie
The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) released the Volunteering in America report today. The comprehensive report, including data by city and state, can be found in a new, sleek, user-friendly website. Fortunately, the stumbling...
by Jacob Harold
Guest blogger Jacob Harold is a Program Officer, Philanthropy for The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Most of us don’t have a lot of money to give away. But we know there are big challenges in the world: climate change, homelessness, AIDS. We...
by Jamie Carayiannis
Guest blogger Jamie Carayiannis is an intern with the Case Foundation. It’s that time of year again, Father’s Day! If your dad is anything like mine, and insists that he doesn’t need or want anything, then you know how difficult finding a gift for...

Infographic

by Mashable
Blackbaud’s infographic, posted on its Netwits Think Tank blog, offers a great overview of the social good ecosystem, including stats on U.S. online fundraising, average donation, fundraising method, motivation and type of cause supported. 

Spotlight Archive

by Chick Moorman and Thomas Haller
How can parents make the spirit of giving a way of life for their children? If you want your children to acquire the habit of charity, consider implementing as a family the strategies that follow: Donate clothes. Periodically go through your...
by Charity Navigator, republished with permission
Be Proactive in Your Giving Smart givers generally don't give reactively in a knee-jerk reaction. They don't respond to the first organization that appeals for help. They take the time to identify which causes are most important to them and...
by Elaine Gast
The average tax refund this year is $2,379, according to USA Today, and three of four taxpayers are getting one. The question is: What to do with all that money? Before you splurge on something you could probably do without, consider this: Your...

Video

by Twitpay
Learn how to enroll in TwitPay, the donation service integrated with Twitter, bringing the opportunity for everyday philanthropy to you favorite social media platform. 

Web Resource

by Guest Blogger
Charity Navigator, America's premier independent charity evaluator, works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of over 5,500 of America's largest charities.
by Guest Blogger
Good intentions are not enough for aid to be successful. If assistance is done poorly it can hurt the very people it is supposed to help. Accurate information and sound practices are also crucial to smart aid. This website provides readers with the...