This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Conditional cash transfer (CCT) programs, which have been implemented in more than 60 countries, provide cash payments to poor families contingent on their meeting certain conditions such as using preventive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What does the term “philanthropist” mean? Would you consider yourself to be one? What factors influence how and when people give, whether that means volunteering time or donating money? These…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Gates, Ford, MacArthur, Bloomberg, Rockefeller: These are some of the most powerful names in philanthropy because–in addition to representing ultra-rich business icons–they’re attached to private foundations, a part of the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Ohio Cops for Kids charity bilked thousands of donors out of $4.2 million while the charity spent less than 2 percent of its money on actual charitable donations, according…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We are encountering a nonprofit sector, the organizations that we are privileged to fund and do our work with and through, who are being stymied in their efforts to speak…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s often sobering to discover how the humanitarian community really appears in the eyes of others. But instead of not daring to ask what people think, we ought to take…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Delusional altruism rears its head when we are genuinely trying to make a difference in the issues and communities we care about — while paying absolutely no attention to how…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With so many nonprofits out there, the process of selecting the ideal organization can often feel daunting. How can you ensure your donation will create a sustainable impact? To maximize…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. After many starts and stops over the last 30 years, Congress is poised to complete a comprehensive rewrite of the tax code. The House of Representatives passed its version of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Need an extra boost of inspiration? Starbucks is at your service. Just in time for Giving Tuesday, the Starbucks Foundation announced the 27 winners of its “Upstanders” challenge, awarding $25,000…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Q&A with Nancy Astor Fox, Director of Development, JEVS Human Services. What inspired you to become a #GivingTuesday community campaign leader? “As someone who has has worked for 20 +…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There is no shortage of online crowdfunding websites — YouCaring, GoFundMe, Indiegogo, and Kickstarter are just a few of the popular ones. But crowdfunding existed long before the internet made online giving quick and…