Who do we give to and why? In practice, giving is driven by emotions as much as any cost-benefit analysis. Consequently, the groups that usually benefit are those making headlines, those people have personal affiliations to or sadly, those whichRead more…
Philanthropy’s New Frontier—Impact Investing
Impact investing, which promises both financial returns and intentional, measurable social returns, is attracting more and more money—most of it from private investors. Foundations are hard-wired for social purpose and would seem to be natural candidates for impact investing, butRead more…
Giving Back to India
On a September evening in 2014, more than 600 Americans of Indian origin gathered with friends at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City for a gala to raise money for Pratham, one of the largest NGOs in India.Read more…
Impact India
The rise of India’s reputation as a center of technology innovation has in recent years been matched by the country’s growing reputation as a hub of social innovation, and now Indians living abroad are rising as a force for philanthropyRead more…
How to Recruit a VIP Volunteer Who Will Close Major Gifts and Make Their Own Gift Too
VIP Volunteers are essential ingredients to many major gifts efforts and capital campaigns. We need these individuals for their networks and connections – and access to large donors that we can’t reach. But they are difficult to enlist! Here is aRead more…
God Loves Rich People
Who among us wouldn’t enjoy a little bit more money? And yet when we come across people who have that little bit more, it can be far too easy for our hearts to whisper things like, “Well that’s not how IRead more…
CAF World Giving Index 2015: A global view of giving trends
The CAF World Giving Index, now in its sixth year, is a leading authority on global generosity. By measuring three different kinds of giving, it provides a simple and universally understood picture of charitable behaviour across the world. The CAFRead more…
Multi-Generational Models That Work
This is the third post in a three-part series. Click here for part one, “Going Long: Building a Legacy of Family Philanthropy,” and part 2, “Raising the Next Generation of Givers.” If you have not read the first two posts inRead more…
7 Crucial Storytelling Tips to Improve Your Fundraising
You are losing donations. If you write appeal letters, fundraising newsletters, or other donor communications, this video is a MUST for you to see. With these seven tips, you’ll quickly plug some of the holes in your fundraising efforts. InRead more…
Using Guilt in Fundraising
Excerpted from How to Turn Your Words Into Money It was bad enough that I thought throwing a dirt clod at Kevin would be fun. But I made it worse. A group of us were throwing rocks down a hillside, aimingRead more…