This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At the end of every year, millions of Americans can make strategic moves to shave a few bucks off their April tax bill. Right now, millions more should be able…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, are the duck-billed platypus of the philanthropic world: a very weird creature that shouldn’t, by rights, exist. When described, they make very little sense, and it’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new president, catastrophic natural disasters and the #MeToo movement dominated the news in 2017. But what was trending among the community of donors who care about giving with impact?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While total donations to the 100 largest U.S. charities rose 3% last year, United Way Worldwide, the perennial No. 1, continued its long decline. Since 2007, Alexandria, Va.-based United Way Worldwide has seen…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “Impossible to see, the future is.” — Yoda While it may be impossible to anticipate fully what 2018 has in store for charitable nonprofits, we think there are important takeaways…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Youth Villages YVLifeSet program helps develop the skills needed in order to live a successful and independent life. Approximately 23,000 young adults in the U.S. age out of the foster…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Chuck Feeney gave anonymously for several reasons. One was because he was worried that if his wealth became public knowledge, his children would be vulnerable to kidnappers. A second is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Young people around the world care about causes ranging from the environment to the arts to mental health to sexual safety, and they’re putting money where their hearts are. Through…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “What do you want for the holidays this year?” We’ve all been asked this question, whether it’s from our significant other, family members or inner circle of friends. Why not tell…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If you don’t like the idea of investing in companies with poor records on issues like sexual harassment in the workplace or gender diversity in boardrooms, here’s a new option…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The current refugee crisis represents a man-made disaster, the result of ongoing internal conflicts, especially in Afghanistan, Syria, and South Sudan. More than half of the 22.5 million refugees hail…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The nonprofit sector has never faced more difficult challenges — or had the potential to create greater impact — than it does today, argue William F. Meehan III, director emeritus…