A debate about the role of non-profits was catalysed in the US when Peter Buffet who talked about the ‘charitable-industrial complex’ that maintains and increases economic inequality. As he says ’As more lives and communities are destroyed by the systemRead more…
How America Gives
The data in this special report, come from a comprehensive study The Chronicle conducted to examine giving data by ZIP code and by income level in every city and town in the United States. It looks at total contributions, contributions by households, discretionaryRead more…
Philanthropy and the Social Economy: BLUEPRINT 2013
Philanthropy and the Social Economy: Blueprint 2013 is an annual forecast about the social economy in the US – private capital used for public good. It provides an overview of the current landscape, points to major trends, and directs attentionRead more…
ECFA’s Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship
Standards that help Christian ministries earn the public’s trust. The Standards focus on board governance, financial transparency, integrity in fundraising, and proper use of charity resources.