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Stretching Family Control Over Charitable Interests
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jeffrey D. Haskell, J.D., LL.M. Many families have either a charitable remainder trust (CRT) or charitable lead trust (CLT), which enables them to donate generously to their favorite charities while providing immediate tax...
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Tax Benefits of Creating a Private Foundation
Reduced Income Tax Is Just the Beginning Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Jeffrey D. Haskell, Chief Legal Officer, Foundation Source In addition to the many philanthropic reasons a donor might have for establishing a private foundation, there are also short-term...
Why Should Strangers Care About Your Cause?
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Brooks Newmark We all believe in the strength of our causes. The benefits of giving time or money to support a charitable campaign are always evident to its organisers; convincing someone outside of the effort can be a little...
Best Practices for Nonprofit Directors
Special to the Philanthropy Journal By Marguerite Griffin Effective nonprofit leaders advance their organization’s mission and contribute to its success and financial viability. Charitable organizations’ public image and reputation are increasingly impacted by their...
Going Viral: Setting Yourself Up for Success with Social Media
While you can never plan to go viral, St. Baldrick’s Alison Sutton offers ways to create content for your audience that will inspire and compel them to share.
Corporate Social Responsibility Provides Benefits to All Involved
With countless worthy organizations in need of an ally, what criteria should be in place, where does the relationship start and what should be the mutually agreed upon goal? Chiesi USA explains their approach to corporate social responsibility.
Foundation Approaches to Climate Change Investing
Interest in climate aligned investing has grown considerably over recent years, so too have the available capabilities that have been developed to support nonprofits in aligning their mission with their investment strategies.
New Insights From The Atlantic Philanthropies Show Foundations and Nonprofits How to Adapt in a Changing Political Climate
The Atlas Learning Project, led by the Center for Evaluation Innovation in partnership with other advocacy and policy experts, is a resource for lessons from advocacy and policy change efforts that The Atlantic Philanthropies and other funders have supported in the U.S., with the goal of helping to push philanthropy and advocacy in bolder and more effective directions.
How much is enough? The Self-Sufficiency Standard calculates the true cost of meeting basic needs
Many families earning more than the Federal Poverty Level don’t earn enough to make ends meet on a daily basis. The Self-Sufficiency Standard is a tool that can be used to educate communities about this reality and help put working families on the road to financial stability.
10 Ways to Make Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser a Success
Because P2P fundraising has the potential to reach a bevy of new supporters while raising a lot of money, many organizations are wondering how they can easily host their own successful campaign. BidPal’s Joshua Meyer offers 10 tips for success.
Coming Together For Social Good
Entrepreneurs take risks to build businesses and generate profit. Social entrepreneurs, on the other hand, take risks to have a positive impact on society with economic return as a byproduct. Nonprofits and foundations are beginning to invest and collaborate more actively in these change agents.
Tips to Create a Corporate Culture Based on Philanthropy
Corporations want to distinguish themselves in the marketplace and do good for their communities. Eric Burger from VolunteerHub offers options for businesses to encourage their employees to be more philanthropic.
Eight Books Every Nonprofit Leader Should Have in their Queue
Comparing the world of public relations to that of a nonprofit may seem illogical—like apples to oranges. But with closer examination you can identify similarities, core pillars of success, that frankly resonate across any industry or situation you may find yourself in throughout the course of a career—leadership, communication and self-awareness.
The Nonprofit in the Mirror: Truths to Unlock Your Growth Potential
How can your nonprofit define (or redefine) your brand, secure valuable face time with key donors, and remain relevant in an ever changing nonprofit, political, economic, and social environment? Risha Bailey offers four takeaways that will help you explore ways to scale for growth in the years to come.