In Wake of MIT-Epstein News, ‘Whistleblower Aid’ Sees Uptick in Informants, Including Nonprofits
It’s unclear whether exposing a major controversy in the philanthropic world — whistle-blower Signe Swenson’s accusations against MIT — will pose a fundraising challenge.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Whistle-Blower Tells the Backstory of Jeffrey Epstein and MIT Media Lab
Signe Swenson raised concerns with her supervisors that she says were ignored.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Raise More Than $275 Million in Joint Campaign
The Cleveland institutions teamed up to raise money for a new health education campus to bring together students from many disciplines.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Survey of Wills Created by Everyday Donors Shows an Average Bequest of $78,630
Nearly 14 percent included at least one charitable bequest. The combined value is estimated at more than $540 million.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Bill Would Allow Employers to Create ‘Flexible Giving Accounts’
The Everyday Philanthropist Act aims to democratize giving, creating a financial benefit for employers while also making it easier for small-dollar donors to deduct charitable contributions from their taxes.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Program Aims to Demonstrate Major-Gift Strategy for Public Media
Greater Public and Veritus Group hope the pilot program will help broadcasters tap into the unrealized potential of big-gift fundraising.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
But the number of donors increased 0.1 percent compared with the same month in 2017.
By Eden Stiffman, Ariana Giorgi and Ben Myers
How Jewish Community Groups Are Collaborating on Planned-Gift Fundraising
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation provides coaching, training, and incentive grants to encourage nonprofits to seek long-term sustainability by pursuing legacy gifts together.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Nearly half of adults are not married, and charities are finding that their giving is anything but traditional.
By Eden Stiffman and Megan O’Neil
LGBTQ Groups Adjust to More Married Donors
About half of gays and lesbians are now married, which some fundraisers fear will mean fewer bequests, because more money will be left to spouses and children.
By Eden Stiffman and Megan O’Neil