Philanthropy Can Reshape Education in Ways That Will Stand the Test of Time
As technology transforms lives, cash and creativity can create new institutions that reflect today’s culture and will be as recognizable 100 years from now as Stanford University is today.
GivingTuesday Is Now an Independent Nonprofit
Eight years after it was started by the 92nd Street Y, the global generosity movement spins off into its own organization.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Clotilde Dedecker used her organization to convene talks about racial equity and brought a powerful education ally to the city. The results: an impressive spike in graduation rates and an influx of new jobs.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
National Philanthropic Trust Adds Impact-Investing Portfolios for Donors
New options for DAF holders to make socially and environmentally-responsible investments.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Kids Choose Their Donors in a Twist on Sponsorships
The program, called Chosen, is an effort to empower beneficiaries and reinvigorate donors whose giving has been flat.
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
Impact Investing Plays an Important Role in TechSoup’s Growth Campaign
The organization seeks both gifts and debt investments in its $11.5 million drive to expand technology services to nonprofits.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
Outspoken Donor Says Philanthropy Must Change — Both Fundraisers and Donors
Lisa Greer offers straight talk about the mistakes fundraisers make in approaching donors and her frustration with board members who don’t make charitable gifts.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Aileen Getty and Rory Kennedy Lead New Climate Fund to Support Activists and Protesters
Trevor Neilson, one of the leaders of the new fund, said the goal is to ratchet up the level of urgency by supporting those who are “screaming loudly that our government is not taking action.”
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
Craig Newmark Gives $6 Million to Consumer Reports for Tech Research and Privacy
The money from the Craigslist founder will go toward research into small products, apps, and digital services and will help consumers stand up to big tech and privacy breaches.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
In addition, two museums, Planned Parenthood, and the University of South Florida all received big gifts
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor
Donor-Advised Funds Grow in Popularity as Tools for Impact Investing
Beyond Meat’s splashy IPO and a new venture fund launched Tuesday by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are the latest examples of investors using donor-advised funds to place bets on companies that try to achieve social good.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
New Ways to Try to Avoid Tech Meltdowns
Early-bird pledges that are processed when online systems are less busy are helping to ease the load on essential software during philanthropy marathons.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
In-House Recruiters Have an Edge
Organizations that need an army of fundraisers find that having their own operations devoted to finding and managing talent give them an edge.
By Heather Joslyn
Contributor
Homeless Muppet Has a Message of Hope for Kids
Lily, a bilingual seven-year-old muppet with no fixed address, is among the growing cast of characters the program features who represent children dealing with a variety of circumstances.
By Julian Wyllie
Contributor
A.I. Is Ready for Fundraising. Are Fundraisers Ready for A.I.?
Artificial intelligence can help you write appeals, find new donors, figure out how much to ask for, and prioritize tasks.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor