Special to the Philanthropy Journal by Julie Cottineau It’s more challenging than ever to run a successful non-profit these days. There’s so much competition for the minds, hearts, and wallets of donors, policy makers and volunteers. You’re no longer only...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Ray Gary Giving as a percentage of disposable income has been stuck at 2% for more than 50 years. Could it be people are increasingly stingy with their wealth? Or the everyday donor is more likely to click, swipe and tap their...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By John Cochrane There’s little doubt that impact investing has generated a lot of excitement, but has it translated into action? The Council on Foundations and Commonfund Institute conducted a recent survey to ask foundations about...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Gabe Cooper, Founder and CEO of Virtuous Charities create more good in the world, whether providing shelter to families in need, preserving wildlife or breaking down racial barriers. And most donors give because of their personal...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Molly Rivera If you see me at a community event, you will undoubtedly notice my phone glued to my hand. But before you judge me for being another millennial who cannot go five minutes without sending a text message, consider this...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Lisa Brooks Have you ever thought about what your organization would do with its creative output should it ever have to close the doors and shutter the windows? We don’t typically dwell on things like going out of business, a...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Karen Schuler From the 110 million Target customers whose credit and debit cards were compromised in 2013 to the more than 250 million Google and Yahoo! email usernames and passwords exposed by Russian hackers in May, we’re...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Naomi Eisenberger When it comes to actually creating a nonprofit or managing one newly formed, there are countless resources available. A simple Google search reveals a host of topics at your fingertips which may include...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Christopher Kelly In the not too distant past, we practiced “Kitchen Table Philanthropy,” meaning we sat with our family and planning team to make decisions as to when, where and what amount we would contribute toward our...
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Katie Todd How did our organization start? A Craig’s List ad. No joke. The founders of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) Triangle NC chapter came together after an online posting, sitting around a bar (of course),...
