philanthropy

Blog Post

by Forbes
It has been proven time and time again that whether in business or philanthropy, real, impactful innovation happens when we embrace new people, ideas, and unlikely partnerships. Nowhere was this concept of innovating at the intersections on better...
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 Jean Case
In our journey to Be Fearless and champion a fearless approach to tackling social challenges, the Case Foundation team will spotlight leading changemakers across sectors that have embraced fearlessness. Our spotlights will provide personal accounts...
by Council on Foundations
“Outcomes” and “performance management” do not exactly jump out as the most important investment strategies for funders supporting nonprofits during these tough times when organizations are stressed by increased demand for services while also...
by Stanford Social Innovation Review
Free special supplement to the Summer edition of the Stanford Social Innovation Review: Principles and practices to help monitor performance, track progress, and assess impact.
by Huff Post Impact
When you hear the word philanthropy, what comes to mind? Older. Richer. Later. Larger? Not anymore. A recent experience inspired me to drop the preconceived understanding of philanthropy and adopt a new one and I encourage you to change your way of...
by Stanford Social Innovation Review
Outcome-oriented philanthropy is at least a century old, but the past 10 or so years have seen an upsurge in both its intensity and its extent. It has been the subject of many articles, talks, and conferences, and has given rise to new organizations...
by The Chronicle of Philanthropy
The New York Times has eliminated its philanthropy beat, a move that could make it harder for nonprofits to get their stories told to a national audience.
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It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of our close friend Joseph E. Robert Jr. A native of the DC area, he was a devoted father of two sons, renowned philanthropist, prolific entrepreneur, and most importantly, a fighter. I...
by Wall Street Journal
Big, philanthropic gestures have traditionally flowed more steadily from the heart of the arts world than design. But that is changing as the industry looks outside of its normal sphere of influence to improve lives, as well as architecture and home...
by New Philanthropy Capital's Blog
I spent the first seven years of my charity career raising money from the private sector and, over that time, I saw my and most of my peers’ job titles rebrand from corporate fundraising to corporate partnerships manager. Everyone talked about the...
by Best TED Talks
In this uplifting talk, Katherine Fulton sketches the new future of philanthropy — one where collaboration and innovation allow regular people to do big things, even when money is scarce. Giving five practical examples of crowd-driven philanthropy,...
by The Whitman Institute
On June 22ndChris Gates, Executive Director of PACE (Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement), wrote a blog post for TWI in which he argued that in this “new world” of “strategic philanthropy” nonprofits need to approach funders with an...
by Una Osili and Reema Bhakta
Do you find that some of your biggest advocates can also be your toughest critics? Over the last year, we have been working in partnership with Bank of America Merrill Lynch on the third biennial study of high net worth* individuals. We wanted to...
by Andrea Lum
Does a career in philanthropy constitute a profession? Does it need to? And if so, by what measurements and standards?   These questions were tackled by a panel at the Hudson Institute’s Bradley Center for Philanthropy and Civic Renewal last...
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 Allie Burns
I attended last week's Communications Network Annual Conference, a gathering of philanthropy communicators designed to address the challenges and opportunities we face in our work. I was part of the conference’s 2nd annual Gorilla Engagement Squad,...
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 Stephanie Hackman
Celebrities have a large influence on American culture, and for better or worse, inspire many of the trends in everything from fashion to baby names to important social issues. When Victoria Beckham changes her hairstyle, women flock to the salon...
by Dee Benzing
Today we celebrate World Water Day–a day set aside to reflect on the vital role that this simple resource plays in the lives and livelihoods of people around the world. Many of us are familiar with the statistics: water-borne diseases cause the...
by Josh Weissburg
Guest blogger Josh Weissburg is the Philanthropy and Innovation Project Manager at the Aspen Institute, where he works to identify models and measures of social change. He is also a co-founder and Director of Africa Operations at Renew LLC, an...
by Josh Weissburg
Guest blogger Josh Weissburg is the Philanthropy and Innovation Project Manager at the Aspen Institute, where he works to identify models and measures of social change. He is also a co-founder and Director of Africa Operations at Renew LLC, an...
by Eric Johnson
A couple of months ago, we reported that Paul Buchheit, co-founder of FriendFeed and, before that, the engineer behind Google Mail, had inspired a discussion around the best use of $20k for the common good. Looks like that conversation has lead to...
by Eric Johnson
A fellow once wanted to give away $100 bills to people in New York City. Because he was wheelchair-bound, he hired a young fellow to help him out. Together, they found that giving away money was not the easiest thing to do. Through trial-and-error,...
by Michael Smith
Last week I attended the Global Philanthropy Forum, which was held this year a couple blocks away from our office. Bucking some of the concerns about sluggish conference registration numbers in light of the economic downturn, more than 400 donors...
by Eric Johnson
This question, by Friendfeed co-founder Paul Buchheit, solicited more than 270 replies on a Friendfeed discussion thread over the weekend: Assume that I’m going to get rid of $20,000 and my only concern is the “common good”. Which of these is the...
by Megan Stohner
Just because award season is behind us, it doesn’t mean we can’t have our own fun. In honor of National Women’s History Month, I thought I’d take a look at some of my favorite female celebrities doing good things. My nominees include some big time...
by Michael Smith
As I sat watching the President’s address to Congress last night during the last week of Black History Month, I was reminded what an incredible and historically significant year this has been for African Americans. From a black President in the...

Spotlight Archive

by Kathie Klarreich
Every day we are confronted with choices: what we wear, what we eat, how and with whom we spend our leisure time. These choices reveal something about us, our priorities and our personal values. The same is true for our charitable giving. How much (...
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
Giving doesn't stop with the holidays. Whether it's your cousin's wedding, your best friend's birthday, or your grandparents' anniversary, there's always an occasion for giving gifts. Here are three ways you can easily give and receive. Say "I Do"...
by Janice Schoos
"Are we there yet?" is a phrase parents often hear as they embark on family vacations. As more families incorporate philanthropic principles into their vacations, perhaps they will begin to hear a new question: "Are we making a difference yet?" "...
by Gaby Pham
The world of philanthropy and the world around philanthropy are changing. To thrive, foundations must reinvigorate their approaches by being more visionary, collaborative, and innovative, according to Steve Case, chairman of the Case Foundation....
by Gaby Pham
An Interview with Alison Goldberg Within the next 50 years, an estimated $41 trillion in wealth will be transferred from one generation to the next. Many people wonder: How will the next generation of philanthropists direct these resources? What...

Web Resource

by Zimmerman Lehman
Are you up to the task? Each month ZimNotes will feature a one-question quiz to help ensure you know basic but critical information about fundraising, leadership, boards and other relevant nonprofit areas. Answers will appear both on our website and...