How Giving Days Like Amplify Austin Raise Unrestricted Millions for Charities
The nonprofit that runs an annual philanthropy marathon in Texas tests its fundraising power — and shows why the giving-day trend keeps growing nationwide.
Tim Ferriss on Giving for Psychedelic Research: It’s Personal
His best friend from childhood died of a fentanyl overdose. An aunt became addicted to Percocet and alcohol and died last year. So Ferriss decided to fund research at John Hopkins to see if psilocybin could help treat opioid addiction.
By MARC GUNTHER
Contributor
Editor’s Notebook: Melinda Gates’s Turning Point
A look back at a key moment for the wife of the famous Microsoft founder, who has become a driving force in the decision-making at the world’s biggest foundation.
By STACY PALMER
Contributor
After Slamming the Doors on Too Many Grantees, a New Approach Improved Our Foundation’s Impact
The Boston Foundation focused so tightly on five strategy goals that it lost the ability to help start-ups and nonprofits facing increased demands. A new small-grants program meant that it could still focus on those goals — but do a lot more.
By Paul S. Grogan
Contributor
Social Change Won’t Happen Unless Philanthropy Gives More Power to Grassroots Leaders
Top-down problem solving creates practices that hobble giving.
By Tulaine Montgomery and Jeff Walker
Bridging a Gap … and Finding a Friend
With the nation’s population aging, Generation to Generation works with local organizations to help children and young adults develop meaningful relationships with older people.
By Ariella Phillips
Contributor
Using Guilt: Donors Wary of High-Emotion Appeals
Researchers found that videos featuring disturbing images of starving children tended to make viewers suspicious of an organization. A softer approach yielded a more positive image of the organization.
By MICHAEL THEIS
Contributor
She Faced Sexism at Work. Now She’s Helping Women Become Leaders.
For decades, men tried to demean and undermine Anne Welsh McNulty as she excelled in the world of high finance. Now she’s pouring millions of dollars into helping younger women succeed.
By Kellie Woodhouse
Contributor
How Philanthropy Can Curb the Rise of Hate: Count It, Condemn it, Confront It
The shootings in Poway, Calif. made painfully clear yet again that foundations must move forcefully to use their grants, their investments, and their power to build movements to mobilize against the rise of white nationalism.
By ARTEALIA GUILLIARD
Contributor
Melinda Gates Wants Nonprofits and Foundations to Put More Emphasis on Women
She also talks about how she shares power with her husband, how a site visit changed the focus of one gift, and why philanthropists must learn to listen more.
Inside One Group’s Fundraising Windfall From Donor-Advised Funds
Why the Pan-Mass Challenge is the only regional nonprofit among the top recipients of Fidelity Charitable donations.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
A 10-Point Guide for Improving Your Board Meeting Through Excellent Presentations
A nonprofit executive shares dos and don’ts for making the most of your time with trustees.
By David Yarnold
Contributor