This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy is in a very different place now than it was in February of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the sector to act in ways previously thought impossible. Endowments were…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When you decide to support a cause you care about, you want your donation to count. Doing some research and planning your giving can help ensure your donations get where…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the daughter of teen parents, I know a thing or 2 about defying conventional expectations for your life. Individual willpower is critical. However, beating the odds is nearly impossible…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last year, most nonprofits successfully pivoted to virtual engagement, increased services to meet demands and grappled with fundraising declines. In 2021, these emerging trends and others will have critical implications…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On December 12, 2019, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA) gathered philanthropy leaders, board members and clients for a discussion of the role of philanthropy in today’s society. The conversation, focused on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. During this period of suffering and uncertainty, people are exploring ways to help one another, including through charitable giving. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act included two provisions with the potential to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Even though most days I agree I have one of the best gigs in California running a major private foundation,I worry about how private foundations can most effectively leverage all…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Contributing your full self, the best that you can be, is important in any kind of enterprise. In small-staffed philanthropy, it’s essential. Small funders who’ve made significant, outsized impact often…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For funders planning to evaluate or review their strategies, a wide range of resources on program evaluation and assessment can provide guidance on methodology, data use, and analysis. And yet,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropists around the country are trying to make an outsize difference during the COVID-19 crisis with an initiative called #HalfMyDAF. The group, founded by Jennifer and David Risher, has banded together…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If you have charitable intent, the Long Island Community Foundation (LICF) is an excellent resource and probably one of the best kept secrets on Long Island. They provide all levels…