Since the creation of the first community foundation in America in 1914, the concept of contributing resources to a permanent community improvement fund has been adopted and adapted by citizens on every continent except Antarctica. As local people everywhere seekRead more…
Dimensions Atlas of the Field: An In-Depth Analysis of the Community Foundation Movement
Over the past decade, global philanthropic leaders have often considered how to transform the community foundation field into a “movement” in more than name only. Significant differences in terms of age, staff numbers and assets have made it difficult toRead more…
Giving circles — newcomers to the Asian philanthropy landscape
While getting together to give is anchored in many traditional forms of philanthropy across the world, the practice has enjoyed a renaissance over the last 25 years, rippling out from the US towards Europe and more recently to Asia. WeRead more…
Arab philanthropy: from social giving to social change?
A surge in Arab philanthropy by a new generation is challenging views on wealth and approaches to impact. Arab philanthropy is not a unified ecosystem of coordinated parts; it is a diverse and complex combination of sources of funding, intermediaries and beneficiaries,Read more…
Research Suggests Giving Boosts Happiness and May Improve Health
A psychology professor who studies human happiness told an international conference last week that charitable giving not only makes people feel better but can lower their blood pressure, the Thomson Reuters Foundation reports. Elizabeth Dunn of the University of British Columbia discussedRead more…
3 Things to Know About Donor Behavior
When I first got into fundraising, I executed campaigns without worrying too much about donors or spending a lot of time thinking about why or how they responded to particular strategies or appeals. Eventually, I realized that if development professionalsRead more…
6 Steps to Guide Your Fund Raising Presentation
When you sit down for a fund raising presentation you have several questions that need to be answered. How do I begin? When do I talk about my financial goal? When do I ask for their support? Here are 6Read more…
The Scandal of Grace
If you could only receive one gift from God – only one gift ever – what would you choose? That question is probably akin to the old “how many angels can dance on the head of a needle” problem. If you pursueRead more…
Redeeming the World through Generosity
God is on a mission to redeem His people and His creation. I am reading through the Torah right now and it is incredibly interesting to note the emphasis that God places on redemption. Starting in Exodus, He tellsRead more…
Introducing Fortune’s Change the World list: Companies that are doing well by doing good
To take on the world’s toughest challenges in a sustainable way, companies are turning to something familiar: the profit motive. Here, the true and best meaning of return on investment. Not for the first time, capitalism is under attack. The economicRead more…