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.

Foundations

Resisting Temptations

By Steven A. Schroeder

Lessons on grantmaking.

Health

Behind the Message

By Gabrielle Birkner

Kaiser Foundation and Viacom take on AIDS -- one episode at a time.

Impact Investing

Where Money Meets Mission

By Jed Emerson

Breaking down the firewall between foundation investments and programming.

Corporate Philanthropy

Corporate Philanthropy at Cisco Systems

By David Hoyt

Aligning business and social interests.

Individual Giving

Love, Honor, and Don’t Bargain

By Andrew Nelson

When couples haggle over charity, total giving drops.

Fundraising

Is Foundation Grantmaking Biased?

By Chris McGarry

Social movement and grassroots organizations left in the cold.

Fundraising

The Incredible Shrinking Donor Base

By Rosanne Siino

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

Philanthropy

Satisfaction Not Guaranteed

By Vinay Jain

Foundations are more likely to satisfy grantees by being responsive, approachable, and fair, rather than by giving more money.