Investing in Menstrual Health Is an Investment in Global Health
Because it cuts across distinct sectors, menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) is a much more complex and difficult public health issue than many realize.
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New and innovative ideas to help nonprofit leaders raise money, and to help funders and donors give more effectively (more)
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Giving Across Generations: Maximizing Impact Through Family Philanthropy
Families that use successful multi-generational giving strategies can make an impact on important issues, foster a tradition of philanthropy, and deepen their relationships. SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Suzanne Wheeler from Mariner Wealth Advisors and Mary Jovanovich from Schwab Charitable. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.
Inclusive Philanthropy
Limiting what counts as philanthropy has curtailed our understanding of its scope and social value. A more expansive approach shows how it is essential for creating a more equitable and democratic society.
Open-access to this article made possible by Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
Are Donor-Advised Funds Good for Nonprofits?
Critics claim that DAFs unduly postpone funds needed by charities, but the vehicle offers many benefits that may outweigh its costs.
A Vast New Source for Social Purpose Finance
The conversion of government-owned or -controlled assets into charitable endowments, or "philanthropication through privatization," has succeeded around the world in creating effective foundations for social good.
Donor Recognition and Its Discontents
The reward of public recognition can motivate or inhibit donors, depending on their prior motives.
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African American Philanthropy: A Culture of Generosity
If nonprofits and financial advisors are serious about working with African American communities, they must commit to diversity and inclusion across their organizations, and dedicate the resources to identify, solicit, and steward Black donors on their own terms. SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Tyrone Freeman at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and Stasia Washington at First Foundation Advisors. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.
How Philanthropy Can Help Governments Accelerate a Real Recovery
Philanthropic dollars can play a unique role in catalyzing the public sector’s transformation toward data-driven leadership and decision-making.
Five For-Profit Practices That Philanthropy Should Avoid
Interviews with millennial donors from the Silicon Valley startup world and conversations with MBA students show a pattern of overreliance on certain for-profit principles in the nonprofit realm, despite potential flaws.
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What’s Next: The Life Cycle of a Pandemic
The philanthropic sector's past experiences with wildfires, hurricanes, 9/11, and other crises helped prepare it for COVID-19, but the unprecedented and ongoing impact of the pandemic raises worries about present and future challenges. SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks to Regine Webster of the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Brian Howell of Schwab Charitable. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.