Why Open Contests Work
A look at how competitions like those at the Knight Foundation serve the social entrepreneur community.
Philanthropy & Funding - Most Popular
New and innovative ideas to help nonprofit leaders raise money, and to help funders and donors give more effectively (more)
Sponsoring Hope
A properly designed sponsor-a-child program can have real, long-term impact on the life course of its beneficiaries.
Good (and Not-So-Good) Neighbors
Major local events, with some notable exceptions, spur locally based companies to increase charitable giving.
Three Ways to Boost Core Support
A look at new research showing an increase in general operating support for nonprofits—and how foundations can keep providing this much-needed flexible support.
Your Next Donor Is a Toothbrush
As more corporations realize the potential of cause-marketing, more charities can create partnerships that result in exposure and revenue.
Ups and Downs of Social Finance
Defaults in social finance and impact investing do happen: our experience and what the sector can learn from it.
Six Ways Contests Improve Philanthropy
Insights from Knight Foundation after years of funding open contests.
Four Giving Trends Among Wealthy Donors
A new study provides insight into the giving behavior of 22 wealthy donors.