Fundraising
The Rise of the Viral Fundraising Campaign
"Going viral” has moved beyond satisfying our desire to be shocked and amused; it’s now tapping into our desire to help.
Tag: Donors
Impact Investing
Gaps in the Impact Investing Capital Curve
Part III in Omidyar Network’s case for a sector-based approach to impact investing.
Measuring Social Impact
Communicating Impact: If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It!
Nonprofits can use tried-and-true mechanisms from the private sector to better communicate their impact to donors
Foundations
Real World Impact Measurement
“Good enough” = simple enough to do, but rigorous enough to mean something.
Philanthropy & Funding
The Problem with Problem Statements
Forgoing the articulation of a problem statement and focusing on paradox leads to more effective communication with your organization’s supporters.
Measuring Social Impact
The Present Value of Social Investment
How to calculate the value of a social investment made now versus at a future date.
Nonprofits
Giving Wisely When Time is of the Essence
The importance of a nonprofit’s impact when choosing where to donate, and the top high-impact organizations working in international emergency response.
Measuring Social Impact
Risky Business
How The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation approaches high-risk philanthropic ventures.
Philanthropy
ReCoding Good: Part 4
From the Field Series: An ongoing report of the Philanthropy, Policy, and Technology Project, which explores the use of private resources for public good.
Foundations
Existing Forever Versus Doing Some Good
Philanthropists need to organize their giving so that it ends within a reasonable time after their death.