Philanthropy & Funding
What Makes Funder Collaboration Effective?
Aligned objectives, clear decision-making structures, knowledge flows, adaptability, and assuring utility for grantee partners.
Tag: Donors
Philanthropy & Funding
Philanthropy to Protect US Democracy
In this moment of crisis, donors must use all the tools available to protect American democracy. Tax-deductible philanthropy alone is insufficient.
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How Impact Data Changes the Way Donors Give
A recent study shows that comparable, easily digestible metrics shifted donations from charities with only a good pitch to those with demonstrable results.
Philanthropy & Funding
Unlocking the Potential of Open 990 Data
As the movement to expand public use of nonprofit data collected by the Internal Revenue Service advances, it’s a good time to review how far the social sector has come and how much work remains to reach the full potential of this treasure trove.
Philanthropy & Funding
Giving Time vs. Giving Money
Charitable donors prefer to give time instead of money because they feel they have more control over their donated time.
Measurement & Evaluation
Plotting Impact Beyond Simple Metrics
For NGOs, impact comes in different forms and to track the cycles of social change work, we must think across the tangibility and the speed of emergence of change.
Nonprofits & NGOs
Is the ‘100 Percent Promise’ Right for Your Nonprofit?
While committing all new donations to programming may appeal to donors who want to make an impact, nonprofits should think about relevant costs and incremental spending before adopting this one-size-fits-all approach.
Podcast
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A Place-Based Approach to Philanthropy
Philanthropy focused on place helps leverage resources and empower communities. SSIR publisher Michael Voss speaks with Gina D. Dalma of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Peggy Davis of the Chicago Community Trust, and Chris Boyce of Schwab Charitable about what a place-based approach to philanthropy looks like. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.
Podcast
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Cash Isn’t Always King
When it comes to donations, people tend to reach for their credit card or checkbook first. However, donating non-cash assets, including real estate, cryptocurrency, artworks, or stocks can be a much more efficient way to maximize your impact. This episode explores the advantages of giving non-cash assets to charity. A sponsored podcast developed with the support of DAFgiving360.
Economic Development
Expediting Digital Giving
Every.org is turbocharging a new wave of philanthropy by eliminating costly technological barriers for nonprofits.