This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The habit of giving often starts at the local level—and that’s where community foundations come in. Whether small or large, these grantmaking public charities seek to improve the lives of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Collective giving groups, often known as giving circles, have tripled in number since 2007 and are an increasingly popular way for donors from diverse backgrounds to amplify the impact of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. From peer-to-peer events to crowdfunding, nonprofits are enjoying the fruits of donors’ independent initiative like never before. The next up-and-coming trend might be giving circles, with tens of millions of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Education Through Music, Inc. (ETM) makes music education a reality for thousands of children who would otherwise have limited or no exposure to the arts. ETM partners with schools that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Teachers can get up to $1,000 in matching funds for projects to involve families in student learning under a new program from a popular online fundraising site for educators. The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. ‘Tis the season to give, not only to your family and friends, but also to the causes you care most about. Giving Tuesday is just around the corner, and you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There’s no better way to raise a KidCitizen than to lead by example. By volunteering together as a family, giving becomes an every day part of your kids’ lives and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Alliance for Charitable Reform (ACR) released the following statement upon today’s release of the House Republican tax reform bill, H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “Tax reform should…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last week I attended the launch of the book, Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector by William F. Meehan III and Kim Starkey Jonker, with a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On November 28, 2017 — every nonprofit you can think of will be running a #GivingTuesdaycampaign. We took a look at some of the examples and case studies provided by Giving Tuesday,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Our nation’s faux IRS “scandal” continues to have ramifications. An “EZ” form makes creating new nonprofits a little too “EZ.” Meanwhile, nonprofit sector oversight suffers overall. Can we finally just…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Rising inequality in America over the past four decades has undermined living standards and social mobility, dampened economic growth, and corrupted U.S. politics. But what about the effects of inequality…