Care Begets Caring
People who feel secure are more apt to be altruistic.
Individual Giving Ideas to help individual donors and philanthropists be more effective
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Lies, Damned Lies, and the Generosity Index
Does a place on the generosity index really spur giving?
Donor, Heal Thyself
Donor fatigue is ultimately rooted in givers' own reluctance to invest in the future.
You Can’t Do That!
A venture philanthropist's experience with reforming education.
Review: Building Donor Loyalty
New book reveals what makes donors tick.
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A New Take on Tithing
Too often, individuals make decisions about how much money to donate to charitable causes on an ad hoc basis. As a result, many people give less money than they can actually afford.
Giving 2.0: Getting Together to Give
Giving circles are powerful ways to transform the world while also transforming participants’ giving.
Crisis Mentality
Why sudden emergencies attract more funds than do chronic conditions, and how nonprofits can change that.
The Emotions of Aid
“One death is a tragedy; 1 million is a statistic,” Joseph Stalin is supposed to have said. The more people we see suffering, the less we care.
Giving Donors Control
A United Way affiliate has boosted fundraising by breaking the rules.