Thank-You Calls Show No Impact on Giving
Showing donors appreciation is widely considered crucial for fundraising success. Two researchers wanted to explore just how much of a difference those calls make. Their findings surprised them.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Demographic Trends Show Worrisome Signs for Fundraising and Volunteerism
A report from the University of Maryland’s Do Good Institute flashes some ominous signals for charities.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Leadership Shift Underway at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
In other news about people in philanthropy, James Balfanz, who has been president of City Year for nine years, has been promoted to CEO, and the Smithsonian names ex-CIA official Meroe Park as deputy secretary and chief operating officer.
By M.J. Prest
Senior Editor, Solutions
The next downturn — whenever it comes — will likely be different from those in the past.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Grant makers face an uphill battle to get companies to care about more than financial returns.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
New Tool to Fight Climate Change — Ancient Trees
The Archangel Ancient Tree Archive developed a way to propagate the world’s largest and oldest trees and is starting to use their offspring in forest replantings.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
‘Philanthropy Is Something We Live’
Mark and Brenda Moore are founding donors of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, but they say Mark’s two strokes at age 46 were the beginning of their philanthropy.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Workplace Giving at a Crossroads
New technology gives employees more choices. Will it be enough to stem declining participation?
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
They’re making strident demands, using fresh tactics, and will likely alter activism for many years to come.
By Jim Rendon
Executive Editor