The U-Shaped Giving Profile Explained
Most Americans give roughly the same percentage of their incomes.
Individual Giving - Articles
Ideas to help individual donors and philanthropists be more effective (more)
Podcast
Council on Foundations Annual Conference - Philanthropy and Nonprofit Acountability Practices
In the field of philanthropy, are foundations' grantmaking and reporting processes aligned with nonprofits' strategies? In this panel discussion exploring data from a Center for Social Innovation study on nonprofit accountability practices and the costs of conflicting demands, experts debate ways in which evaluation requirements may help or hinder mission delivery.
Rolls-Royce Radicals
Responsible Wealth, a Boston-based nonprofit, is convincing many affluent Americans to challenge the very rules that made them rich.
A Tarnish on Green Goods
Why eco-friendly products may be bad for the environment.
A New Take on Tithing
Too often, individuals make decisions about how much money to donate to charitable causes on an ad hoc basis. As a result, many people give less money than they can actually afford.
Hardwired to Help
Both humans and chimpanzees naturally lend a hand.
Cute and Lucrative
Sidebar to "Crisis Mentality:" some species attract donors more than others.
Choosing Mission Over Money
Sidebar to "Crisis Mentality:" giving for the long term.
Crisis Mentality
Why sudden emergencies attract more funds than do chronic conditions, and how nonprofits can change that.
Giving Donors Control
A United Way affiliate has boosted fundraising by breaking the rules.