Philanthropy
Who’s Afraid of DAFs?
Critics of donor-advised funds miss the real story of why they have grown so fast, argues a longtime community foundation leader.
Tag: Donors
Fundraising
From Projects to People: Addressing a Donor Funding Imbalance
Donors are always calling for innovative thinking, so why not show a little inclination to innovate themselves?
Nonprofit Management
When Funders Move On
Donors and nonprofits need to learn more about how to help program participants keep progressing after the support ends.
Philanthropy
Disruption for Good
Rapid advances in technology are changing philanthropy in fundamental ways—making it potentially more rational, effective, collaborative, transparent, and democratic.
Civil Society
Slowly Strangling Civil Society
How donor funding distorts civil society goals and priorities.
Philanthropy
Philanthropy’s New Release
Reflections on the changing philanthropic landscape in Silicon Valley.
Podcast
Social Innovations
Helping Donors Give Directly to Recipients
Give Directly offers a simpler, more personal route of donation - connecting donor to recipient. In this podcast, Paul discusses how technology, a commitment to efficiency, and dedication to improving the donation process on both ends, has made Give Directly a success.
Fundraising
Building Your Individual Donor Base
A recent study reveals opportunities for small nonprofits to strengthen individual donor contributions.