Philanthropy

Investing in Society

By William F. Meehan, Derek Kilmer, and Maisie O'Flanagan

Charitable donors should think of themselves as "investors" – and should expect returns, just like a stock market investor would.

Economic Development

Too Much Money, Too Quickly

By Jan Chong

Waste, failure, and Bosnia's lessons for Iraq.

Philanthropy

$1.5 Billion

By Perla Ni 8

How do donors make choices?

Philanthropy

Smart Money

By Paul Brest

General operating grants can be strategic – for nonprofits and foundations.

Individual Giving

Altruism in Disguise

By Vinay Jain

Gifts are not an incentive for donors to give, they're an excuse.

Fundraising

The Power of Persuasion

By Robert B. Cialdini 5

Putting the science of influence to work in fundraising.

Individual Giving

Love, Honor, and Don’t Bargain

By Andrew Nelson

When couples haggle over charity, total giving drops.

Fundraising

The Incredible Shrinking Donor Base

By Rosanne Siino

When nonprofits join forces, individuals give less to the cause.

Philanthropy

15 Minutes with Susan Berresford

By SSIR editor

Susan V. Berresford, president of the Ford Foundation, discusses her approach to philanthropy.