Philanthropy & Funding
When It Comes to Understanding Donors, Does Size Matter Most?
Individual vs. institutional donors is a fundamental distinction in philanthropy and fundraising. But what if the line is not as clear-cut as we assume?
Tag: Donors
Philanthropy & Funding
Funders Fundraising: A New Philanthropic Trend
More and more funders are adding a feature to their strategy: explicitly soliciting funding from their peers to amplify their own work.
Philanthropy & Funding
In Defense of Big Bets
The movement to mobilize big bets in philanthropy is growing. Let’s not dissuade potential donors by framing it as “a new way to fail.”
Philanthropy & Funding
Why Isn’t No-Strings Funding More Common?
Unrestricted grants produce powerful impacts, but we won’t see more of them until we address the hidden barriers.
Measurement & Evaluation
In Search of Durable Change
Measuring how long impact lasts can be difficult, but nonprofits and donors should make the effort.
Philanthropy & Funding
What’s in a Name? The Ethics of Building Naming Gifts
Is it possible for modern capital fundraising to be grounded in socially just principles?
Philanthropy & Funding
Fast Philanthropy
Chariot aims to simplify donor-advised-fund giving online to a 15-second process.
Nonprofits & NGOs
Moving Beyond Overhead
Charities can find better ways to communicate their spending priorities than a myopic focus on administrative costs displayed in simplistic pie charts.