This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the middle of the night of Feb. 6, as families slept in their beds and a city slumbered, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake occurred close to Gaziantep in southern Turkey,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For some time now, I have been thinking about how we can be clearer with the terms we use in philanthropy and nonprofit circles. We seem to adopt new terms…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With the news last week that Dr. Peter Buck bequeathed his 50 percent stake in Subway to the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, I think it’s safe to say that donating your…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy and foundations exist and work for change within systems pervaded with racism, sexism, homophobia, and ableism, among other harmful “-isms.” In fact, some foundations have amassed their wealth precisely…
I’ve talked about how RFPs are not an effective means to find philanthropy advisors, so how do you find the right one for your foundation? I recently wrote a two-part blog series about the fallacy of requests for proposals (RFPs) as an effective means to find philanthropy advisors and the myths and facts that
Here are some current trends affecting the charitable sector and my predictions for how they may impact giving in 2023.
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Impact investing has become a hot topic among donors and financial investors alike. But what does it mean, and why might you consider it as a philanthropic option? Broadly defined, impact…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the brutal winter freeze continues on Ukraine’s shifting battlegrounds, the impact of war steadily ripples outward: more than 12 million Ukrainians are displaced, with some three million more likely…
Many homebound older adults canceled medically necessary home-based health care services out of fear of getting COVID-19, research finds.
With California’s storms almost over, residents now face a second crisis: Tens of thousands of homes are not covered for flood damage.
Antisemitism often appears and spreads on social media. But digital technology can be part of the solution, too.
Local data can be a powerful tool for people and organizations to improve their communities. To leverage the power of local data, communities need capacity-building investments.The Urban Institute……