Upending the Power Structure of Giving
The issues and effects of “diverse donors” are no longer marginal, but a central part of the complex philanthropic and social sector in the US.
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New and innovative ideas to help nonprofit leaders raise money, and to help funders and donors give more effectively (more)
Scrooge’s Revenge: More on Giving Tuesday
Pushing back against efforts that are likely to lead to disappointment, and three ways we might reframe the initiative.
Demystifying Scaling: Part 4
A five-part series on developing a common framework for nonprofits to scale for impact.
Giving Black
A study from Liberty Hill Foundation provides insights into building philanthropy in African American communities.
The Curmudgeon’s Guide to Giving Tuesday
The effort to make giving public and start a “giving season” won’t materially affect giving in any positive way.
End-of-Year Appeals: Five Bad Habits to Kick
Five ways nonprofit leaders can make their organizations’ year-end fundraising appeals more effective.
The Permanent Disruption of Social Media
A new study highlights the realities of donor behavior and how organizations can redesign their outreach strategies to be more effective.
Closing the Pioneer Gap
More money than ever is flowing into impact investing, yet many social entrepreneurs creating companies that serve the poor still find it difficult to raise capital.
Getting Online Donors to Care Today and Into the Future: P2
Nonprofits can proactively utilize website and communication best practices to garner more support.
Foundations Must Get Serious About Multi-Year Grantmaking
New research on multi-year grants underlines the need for more philanthropic support.