Philanthropy
Cause Marketing Does More Harm Than Good
I believe that cause marketing programs erode the joy of giving, turn consumers into cynics, and contribute to the overall loss of faith and trust in the nonprofit sector.
Tag: Fundraising
Global Issues
Upping the Ante: A Report From the Clinton Global Initiative
In its sixth year, GGI is no longer just a former President’s bid to stay relevant.
Social Entrepreneurship
Freeing the Social Entrepreneur
Social entrepreneurs must recognize when it is time to relinquish control and create strong leadership teams.
Technology & Design
Am I a (4) Square?
What are the benefits of social media in the social change space?
Philanthropy
Next to Godliness
People are more likely to engage in moral behavior when they are in a clean-scented room.
Philanthropy
The Charitable Giving Market is Efficient After All
Donors are getting exactly what they want from their charitable giving—the market is efficient, even highly so.
Fundraising
Nonprofits Pipe Up
Chris Hughes, Facebook’s cofounder, has created a social media platform called Jumo designed specifically for nonprofits.
Fundraising
Put at Least One Egg in Another Basket
For-profit companies preach and employ diversification—and it would behoove nonprofits to have diverse revenue portfolios, as well.
Philanthropy
Fueling Growth
Riders for Health has created a novel approach to maintaining health transport vehicles in sub-Saharan Africa.
Fundraising
Nine Tips to Better Nonprofit Pricing
Nine pricing tips that simultaneously generate higher revenues and growth.