This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Going door to door in Puerto Rico, checking on the well-being of residents after Hurricane Maria, the team from humanitarian organization Project HOPE discovered Carlos Ortiz (not his real name) in significant…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What makes a philanthropist? The attributes are many, a new study shows. Gordon Gund, whose investment firm has owned several sports teams, was blind by age 30. Now 78, Mr.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last year was a good one for the world of charity in the United States. Top nonprofit organizations raised more than $108 billion from private sources. This, according to an…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many of us are drawn to the possibility of being part of something bigger than ourselves. In 2015, Congress passed a bipartisan resolution endorsing the benefits of charitable giving and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We all acknowledge that serving others is a noble pursuit. Perhaps the noblest are those who put their lives on the line, volunteering to wear the uniform of our nation.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. To pay for the tax cuts for the extremely wealthy, including our president, the government has to cut down on funding for programs and services that benefit people. We nonprofits,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last week in Washington, Feedback Labs, a hub of all things feedback, brought together nearly 200 people to take stock of how far the community has come and discuss the work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. From hurricanes and monsoons to wildfires and earthquakes, providing relief in the awful aftermath of natural disasters is a primary objective for many givers at the National Christian Foundation (NCF).…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy doesn’t generally get a ton of coverage on radio or television. Unfortunately, even when you combine the very sexy topic of tax policy with philanthropy, the results aren’t much better. But…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I have put quite a lot of thought over the last few years to the impact of blockchain technology on charities and philanthropy. I even went into a fair amount…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The global competition, called 100&Change promised $100 million to whatever group could come up with the best solution to improve humanity. The four finalists include Catholic Relief Services, which seeks to remake how developing world…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. #GivingTuesday is approaching fast, and organizations that are brand new to the movement are gearing up with us to make the most of it. Make sure you check out these seven…