The Rise of Social Capital Market Intermediaries

By Bill Meehan & Kim Jonker

Donors and grantmakers are allocating money more efficiently, thanks to the emergence of information and funding intermediaries.

Giving 2.0: Getting Together to Give

By Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen 1

Giving circles are powerful ways to transform the world while also transforming participants’ giving.

Journey into Brazil’s Social Sector

By Leonardo Letelier 8

The founder of the first social fund in Brazil tells his story.

Finding Your Funding Model

By Peter Kim, Gail Perreault, & William Foster 11

Four guidelines provide a road map for leaders to identify and develop the right funding model for their organization.

The Importance of Earned Income in Your Funding Model

By Richard Tait 1

While earned income currently may not play a big role in your funding picture today, it’s well worth exploring.

Funding Collaboration

By Jean Butzen 9

The Catalyst Fund’s Manager, Peter Kramer, explains the fund’s goal and application process for nonprofit collaborations.

Higher Education Fundraising Redefined

By James Vineburgh

A national study of alumni explores attitudes, motivations, and behavior associated with giving.

Beyond the “Will not!” “Will so!” of Tax Reform

By Kelly Kleiman 2

Campbell and Co. sponsored a study to determine the impact of increased marginal tax rates and a cap on the charitable-giving deduction on giving.

Making Money: A Bonus of Measuring to Improve Performance

By Matthew Forti & Peter Kim 1

Measurement can attract money. A nonprofit that can demonstrate results and improvement is more inviting to potential donors than one that can’t.

Friendraising Versus Slacktivism

By Claire Diaz Ortiz 3

Unmotivated donors didn’t materialize out of the ether when social media started taking over the world.