Giving Best Practices

It’s possible to give with impact in a way that aligns with your goals and values. You simply need to know where to start. Use the articles on this page to find new approaches that help you be an informed donor, including understanding solutions to complex societal challenges, identifying impactful nonprofits, setting giving goals, and measuring your impact. As you move through your own giving journey come back to this page to get new and updated information. Check out our 2025 Guide to Good Giving to learn how to start your journey to meaningful, impactful giving today. Download the guide here.

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These articles share best practices and insights for donors at any stage of their journey.

Giving Best Practices

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Navigating Options for Giving: Choosing the Right Path to Make a Difference

7 Philanthropic Sector Insights for 2025

Racial Equity Is Possible, Even for Small, Lean Foundations

2025 Trends in Family Philanthropy

The Great Wealth Transfer: Exploring Digital Innovations in DAF Giving

Strategic Giving for Long-term Impact

Decolonizing Donations: Examining Your Impact

Futurist Strategies for Impact-Driven Philanthropy

Only 0.16% of All US Charitable Giving Supports LGBTQ+ Groups Despite Recent Increases

Racial Equity in Philanthropy: Using White Privilege for Good

How to Judge Nonprofit Effectiveness

Five Key Questions to Shape Your Philanthropy Roadmap

Practices to Advance Advocacy and Policy Change

The Giving Landscape: How, When, and Where You Should Be Giving [Video]

Breaking Down Common Misconceptions in the Social Sector [Video]

Funding the Frontlines: Showing Up for Grassroots Nonprofits [We Give Summit]

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Tiwahe Foundation

Rural Organizing Project

The Youth Sentencing & Reentry Project

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