Africa is booming but accelerating growth is accompanied by numerous challenges: poverty is still a daily reality for many, political instability and scandals, and the degradation of the environment continue to dominate the headlines. Therefore it comes as no surpriseRead more…
Scanning the Landscape of Youth Philanthropy: Observations and Recommendations for Strengthening a Growing Field
Scanning the Landscape of Youth Philanthropy: Observations and Recommendations for Strengthening a Growing Field shares reflections on an in-depth examination of the story and needs of youth grantmaking (young people making monetary contributions to organizations through established institutions or governing bodies).Read more…
Missions Africa Trust Fund Ghana Consultation Press Release and Presentations
15 African Christian leaders met on 29 and 30 October 2014 at the Hephzibah Christian Centre near Accra, Ghana to discuss mission giving in Africa and develop a strategy to launch the Missions Africa Trust Fund (MATF) in 2015. 10Read more…
The Millenials: How to engage them in missional giving
The largest sub-segment of the American society, the Millennials (born 1980-2001) are coming of age. They will receive the largest intergenerational transfer of wealth in American history (estimated 58.1 trillion dollars) according to Pew Research. Nonetheless, compared to previous generations,Read more…
Generational Differences: Know Your Donors
Millennials (b 1980-1995) 27.4% of US population 60% of Millennials give to charity each year, donating an annual average of $481 across 3.3 organizations. 11% of total US giving Millennials prefer text messages and are active daily on socialRead more…
Getting the Message Across – Practical strategies to tackle public concerns about donating to charity
When communicating with the public, it is critical that organisations understand the common misperceptions that arise and work to consistently present evidence of good practice that helps to cut through the uncertainty and creates clarity, affinity and trust. Building aRead more…
Million Dollars Donors Report
Gifts of at least $1-million from donors in the USA, UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Russia, China and the Middle East totaled $26.3-billion in 2013, up more than a third from the previous year, according to the Million Dollar Donation ReportRead more…
4 Ways to Win Over Year-End Donors
Whether it is the spirit of the holidays or a personal squaring of accounts ahead of tax season that drives donations, nearly a quarter of household charitable giving happens between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, according to a study by Indiana University’sRead more…
Planning a Capital Campaign? How to Get Major Donors Involved Early On
Planning a capital campaign or a major new initiative? When do you start talking to major donors? Here’s everybody’s first (and most important) question: Do we wait till our strategic plan is fully thought through and laid out? Should weRead more…
The Venture Philanthropists
Venture philanthropy (VP) has become part of the non-profit lexicon, often accompanied by a question mark; “What is…?” or “Could we work with…?” This report aims to answers the many questions that people in non-profit or social organisations have aboutRead more…