Philanthropy

When a philanthropist seeks a cause to support, sometimes the need is easy to identify—for example, a family member becomes ill, and the family’s wealth is directed toward a cure.…

In the case of a wealth event, including receiving an inheritance or selling a company, individuals and families may be overwhelmed by options. A sudden influx of money may be…

If there’s one thing we can agree on, it’s that nobody agrees on how to create economic growth. But at Arch Grants, we’ve chosen venture philanthropy, a people-based development model…

Prolonged online teaching periods during pandemic lockdowns prompted a discussion on Educational Technologies (EdTech).A series of damning reports, published now that some time has passed since pandemic lockdowns, showed that the most popular online teaching ……

Clear and concise communication is a fundamental necessity for organizations of all kinds, including philanthropic entities. Communication is more than just the act of information transmission; it is a strategic…

Cryptocurrency is becoming a more familiar way to pay for things. One option is as part of a crowd, through a decentralized autonomous organization. In this relatively new kind of…

Rising temperatures, melting glaciers and extreme weather conditions—climate change is undoubtedly the biggest existential crisis facing our planet today. A recent United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report suggests that…

Impact assessment sits at the heart of philanthropy. It is the compass guides us, the mirror in which we reflect, and the measuring stick we use to gauge the depth…

Jarrell: How a combination of grants from nonprofits & government got New Orleans schools $30 million to help strengthen the teacher workforce.

Sam Caplan explores the deep concerns over how the integration of artificial intelligence in social sector work might cause us to lose our humanity…

Discovering effective nonprofits isn’t a matter of chance; it’s a journey of cultivation. As a donor, you can support and strengthen the nonprofits most aligned with your goals. Identifying the…

As a foundation leader and fan of nonprofit endowments, I wasn’t surprised to read CEP’s recent findings that less than a third of foundations grant to endowments. The CEP report, an examination of…