This report analyses philanthropy in Australia. Key observations include: Since the global financial crisis there has been a reduction in the total monetary value of grants made by analysed foundations. Generally these foundations combine a few very large multi-year philanthropicRead more…
Will Millennials Shift How Money Flows to Social Change?
Millennials, the demographic group of people born between 1981 and 2000, are said to fundamentally change the world as we know it. They do it through for example the use of technology. This blog reflects on Millenial giving and whetherRead more…
The Art of Creating Online Communities
Kate Emanuel, senior vice president of nonprofit and government relations at the Ad Council, offers advise for organizations looking to create and/or leverage an online community: Think hard about whether you need an online community. Choose the right platform. Once youRead more…
Business or philanthropy, or both?
An interesting example of a social enterprise that brings solar light to poor people but also intends to make profits. Both philanthropic giving and business investment provide the capital for this venture. Could this be an indication of the directionRead more…
Philanthropy and the Social Economy: Blueprint 2013
Philanthropy and the Social Economy: Blueprint 2013 is an annual industry forecast written by leading philanthropy scholar Lucy Bernholz about the social economy — private capital used for public good. The Blueprint provides an overview of the current landscape, points to major trends,Read more…
The Generosity Gameplan – Step 3: Count your Currencies [Generous Connections]
At some point, you’ve probably been asked to contribute time, talent, and treasure to a worthy cause. I’m not a big fan of this phrase, partly because I think it’s been used so much that people don’t hear its real meaning anymore.Time,Read more…
The Generosity Gameplan – Step 2: Claim your Generosity Gaps [Generous Connections]
In my decades of work in the philanthropic and nonprofit world, I’ve met many folks who are frustrated with the process or disappointed with the results of their giving. These people end up reining in their generous urges. Step 2Read more…
The Generosity Gameplan – Step 1: Explore your heart and history
For our generosity to be effective in the world and meaningful to us as givers, I am convinced that we must give from our heart’s desire. By that, I mean two things: Your desire for connection: For a sense of interdependenceRead more…
Does your giving do good and feel great?
Many generous people who want their giving to matter – to themselves and to the world that’s been changed for the better. But many get stuck between their desires and actions, unable to take their generosity to the next level.Read more…
Fundraising training webinars
Rob Martin, Lausanne Senior Associate for Resource Mobilisation, is giving webinars on 19 and 20 September. The attachments will give more information. For more information on the WEA Leadership Institute webinar on 20 September see www.worldevangelicals.org/pdf/WEALI_Webinars_Rob_Martin_2013_Sep.pdf. Register at https://wea24194.thankyou4caring.org/wealifeepayment. For moreRead more…