Philanthropy News

How Do We Measure Trust? Changing the Metrics of Success for Major Gifts

Source:

Center for Effective Philanthropy

Published:

Friday, October 04, 2019

Nonprofits often face challenges when trying to secure ongoing, unrestricted support from major donors, which is sometimes fueled by a lack of connection between the donor and the nonprofits they support. Unrestricted funds are the most valuable funds a major donor can give to a nonprofit, and when given, it is often an indication that an organization is aligned well with — and has the trust of — the donor.

Experimentation and Failure Are What Lead to Successful Advocacy

Source:

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Published:

Thursday, September 26, 2019

In 2006, my foundation helped release commercials in cities across Colorado that featured Norman, a playful brown-and-white Brittany spaniel puppy that mooed like a cow. The campaign was intended to start a conversation about what it meant to be...

Overcoming the Risk of a Rural Census Undercount

Source:

Philantopic

Published:

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

The 2020 Census is the single most important event for rural America in recent history. Its impact will be felt for decades to come.

How to Ensure Opportunity Zone Investments Strengthen Local Communities

Source:

SSIR

Published:

Friday, September 06, 2019

Foundations, governments, and crowdfunding platforms show how Opportunity Zones can live up to their promise of making investors money while helping struggling communities across the United States.

Remaking the Field: How Women’s Fund Donors Have Built a New Philanthropy

Source:

Nonprofit Quarterly

Published:

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

The Women’s Philanthropy Institute, which is housed within Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, released a report in July that highlights a significant increase in women donors supporting women’s and girls’ causes. Titled All In for Women and Girls: How women’s fund and foundation donors are leading through philanthropy, the report demonstrates many ways that women’s fund donors go far beyond writing checks in their philanthropy.

As Foundations Reimagine Themselves, They Should Give Attention to DEI in Operations

Source:

Inside Philanthropy

Published:

Monday, August 26, 2019

In recent years, foundations have been increasingly diversifying their ranks, especially on their program teams that identify societal concerns and work with grantees on solutions.

Central Valley 501(c)(3)s Are Advocating for a Complete Census Count in 2020: You Can Too

Source:

Bolder Advocacy

Published:

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

As the 2020 census draws nearer, 501(c)(3) public charities in California’s Central Valley are gearing up to ensure a complete and accurate census count.

Nonprofits and Philanthropy Need to Take Center Stage

Source:

Center for Effective Philanthropy

Published:

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

For too long, nonprofits have been overlooked and undervalued for all they do to strengthen communities, to address the issues others can’t or won’t, or, for that matter, to drive a major piece of our economy.

How Philanthropic Collaborations Succeed, and Why They Fail

Source:

SSIR

Published:

Wednesday, July 10, 2019

For more than a century, donors have pooled their resources to create change through community foundations and organizations like United Way Worldwide, immigrant mutual aid societies, and faith-based giving circles.

How the tax overhaul contributed to a drop in charitable giving

Source:

PBS News

Published:

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Charities feared that the 2017 tax law would lead to a drop in charitable giving by individuals. The chief reason: the doubling of the standard deduction would mean it wouldn’t pay for many to itemize on their 2018 tax returns, and without a charitable contribution deduction, they’d be less inclined to give.

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