Philanthropy & Funding
The Problem with Donor-Advised Funds—and a Solution
Commercial national charities in the United States are warehousing billions of dollars that should be going to mission-driven nonprofits.
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Organizational Development
A Mismatch in Philanthropic Interest and Support
Donors say that organizational governance and competence are critical factors in determining where their grants flow. So why aren’t they putting their money where their mouths are?
Collaboration
Strengthening Donor-Nonprofit Partnerships
Five relationship imbalances that cause tension and reduce social impact—and how to address them.
Leadership
Mending the Broken Development Link
To build stronger relationships with development staff, nonprofit leaders must understand the work and set feasible fundraising goals.
Impact Investing
The Promise of Private Sector Grants in an Impact Investing World
Private sector development grants can help reach people in communities where many investors won’t go.
Philanthropy & Funding
Passion is Infectious
Showing enthusiasm is essential for securing crowdfunding dollars.
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The Digital Future of Canadian Philanthropy
Why philanthropists should embrace digital innovation with a focus on social research and development.
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The Strength of Social Enterprise
As government and philanthropic funding becomes unpredictable and markets evolve, some nonprofits can succeed with social enterprise. An innovative NeighborWorks America program shows them how to do it.
Nonprofits & NGOs
Increasing Nonprofit Sector Effectiveness
Recommendations for nonprofit staff, board members, and philanthropists.
Impact Investing
The Case for Impact Investing by Small and Mid-Size Family Foundations
There is opportunity for private family foundations of all sizes, including small and mid-size foundations, to bring impact investing—particularly through program-related investments—more fully into their portfolios.