The giving landscape in the US is changing. This will have serious consequences for fund development for churches and ministries in the future. The Chronicle’s special report (http://philanthropy.com/article/Tomorrows-Donors/141073/) on this changing landscape shares suggestions of what charities should do toRead more…
The Nonprofit Data Gap
An interesting infographic on how 500 nonprofit/charity executives in the US sees the most important fundraising practices.
Empowering Biblical Stewardship in India
According to a report prepared by Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), the 2012 World Giving Index (that provides evidence based insight into the scope and nature of giving around the world) has revealed a pattern of a global decline in giving;Read more…
Europe Wage Development Infographic
This visual presentation shows the development of wages in 28 countries of the European Union between 2000-2008 and 2009-2012. It also shows the percentage of people at risk of falling into poverty in the different European countries, unemployment figures andRead more…
The Impact of Giving Together: A snapshot of a study on giving circle’s influence on philanthropic and civic behaviors, knowledge and attitudes
Throughout history, passionate individuals have joined together to make life better in their communities. Today, thousands of donors pool their money, energy, and ideas to create giving circles. Giving circles have emerged as a growing and significant philanthropic trend amongRead more…
Inspiring Impact: Funders’ principles and drivers of good impact practice
Perhaps controversial in Christian circles, the difference or change an organisation make is essential. Impact practice is then the activities that an organisation does to focus on the difference that it makes. This can include planning desired impact, planning howRead more…
mGive Text Donation Study 2013
Donors in the US who give via text message would like to make larger gifts using their mobile phones, according to a survey by the mGive Foundation. 85% of the donors said they would be willing to give $25 toRead more…
Una perspectiva desde el campo de servicio: El cuidado pastoral del misionero
Propongo que escuchemos la voz del campo. Un matrimonio iberoamericano nos presenta su reflexión y experiencia. Su trabajo está focalizado entre los pueblos de acceso restringido. Este escrito ha sido compilado y adaptado para esta presentación. “Se habla de causasRead more…
Best to Invest: A funders’ guide to social investment
Social enterprises and social investment are increasingly important in addressing social needs. In the UK social investment is valued at over £200m and expected to reach £1bn by 2016. Social investment is the provision of finance to organisations with aRead more…
10 Companies That Gave the Most Cash in 2012
This is a review of the 10 US companies that gave the most funds to charity in 2012 (http://philanthropy.com/article/10-Companies-That-Gave-the/140261/) 1. Wells Fargo & Company Wells Fargo & Company provided $77-million to NeighborWorks America to aid first-time home buyers last year.Read more…