Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Amanda de Luis When we hear the word investment, all kinds of shiny and sleek images come to our minds of glass buildings, suits and ties, and graphics for exponential growth. In general, we wouldn’t relate this concept to...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Isis Bous, Managing Director, Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation The time for small intermittent steps toward inclusivity, equality, and sustainability has passed. Watershed global crises in health, the economy, and climate have...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Stanley Clark Women’s History Month 2022 continues a yearly national celebration whose origins date back four decades ago to 1982 and the launch of Women’s History Week. Women’s History Month celebrates the achievements of women...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Dominic Fitch For centuries, conferences and teaching sessions have been carried out face to face. As technology progresses, new learning experiences have come into play. Attendees now sit inside a virtual room, where hosts give...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Sarah Dawn Petrin When you see images of people fleeing Ukraine, you may wonder, how can I help? Watching a war over television and social media can make you feel helpless, like there’s nothing you can do. But there is always...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By John R. Beaver Many corporations, especially those in healthcare, share a common purpose with nonprofit organizations - bettering the quality of life for those in their community (as large or small as that pool may be). There is...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Vicki Pozzebon The last 20 months have put us all on edge, lifted our awareness antennae, and shown us that different opportunities and ways of working are out there and crucial to finding an equitable path forward. While seeking...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal by Chris Calmer, UMB Bank The season of giving is upon us and as you start to think of how you can be charitable this year, consider the gift of scholarship. It’s a different way of giving back and can leave a legacy for years to...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Andy Posner, Founder and CEO of Capital Good Fund More than 1.5 million nonprofits were registered with the IRS in 2015, according to the National Center for Charitable Statistics. For most, the barrier to fulfilling their...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Peter Gamache, Ph.D. & Jackie Sue Griffin, MBA, MS, Turnaround Life, Inc. When you’re fighting for every new donation, the ability to reach more people matters. Social media can help, but nonprofits looking to scale might...
