Philanthropy & Funding
The Language of Crowdfunding
Appeals for donations should be strategic about framing the request in terms of “need” or “want.”
Appeals for donations should be strategic about framing the request in terms of “need” or “want.”
Neighborhood investment trusts can help create more inclusive economies in cities and restore the fabric of US democracy.
People who have moved tend to be more inclined to donate to non-local causes.
The relationship between donors and nonprofits is built on a complex interplay of motivations, activities, and circumstances. A research article in the Summer 2020 issue.
For 50 years, Fondation de France has pursued a democratic ideal of philanthropy based on diverse funding sources, inclusive governance, and community empowerment. A Case Study from the Spring 2020 issue.
Repurposing unused gift cards for charity could harness untapped billions of dollars for social good and turn consumers into micro-philanthropists. A Viewpoint from the Spring 2020 issue.
Kiva’s new strategy extends far beyond the organization’s original mission and legacy as a crowdfunding platform for microfinance. Can it succeed and still retain its original spirit? A Case Study from the Fall 2019 issue.
Nonprofits that wish to integrate revenue-generating activities into their operations must think strategically about who will benefit from them and how they will further their social mission. A feature story from the Fall 2019 issue.
Blockchain has done more than simply enable Chinese social entrepreneurs to improve the transparency, trustworthiness, and fundraising of the country’s charitable causes. It has helped launch a more decentralized and autonomous philanthropic sector.
Asha Curran, chief innovation officer at the 92nd Street Y and director of its Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact, discussed the evolution of the grassroots giving movement at our 2018 Data on Purpose conference.