Large philanthropic gifts can have an incredible impact on communities. The philanthropists capable of making these monumental donations usually have the best intentions, yet some argue that these gifts are one of the most important ways the affluent wield power and influence. After all, philanthropists have ultimate control over how their millions are allocated, so… Continue Reading
One of the primary functions of the American Red Cross is to respond to natural disasters. After a cluster of historic hurricanes devastated numerous communities, the organization has been working around the clock to respond to individual needs and facilitate recovery. Altogether, the American Red Cross has provided shelter for more than 1 million people… Continue Reading
Eugene Chrinian’s foundation is driven by a desire to make a tangible impact at home and abroad. In addition to supporting local organizations such as Jericho Road Men’s Home, Eugene Chrinian and his wife offer substantial support through the foundation to nonprofits that are working to address some of the most pressing issues around the… Continue Reading
While many of the nation’s leading philanthropists simply fly underneath the radar, some make a major splash with their giving. Recently, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, sparked an incredible amount of discussion when he turned to Twitter to ask the world where he should concentrate his philanthropic efforts. Bezos created a flurry of activity… Continue Reading
One of the biggest trends in philanthropy this year is an influx of funding for nonprofit journalism groups. Shortly after election night in November, the number of donations to these organizations began to skyrocket, and small donations from people across the country have continued. By the beginning of 2016, individual donations to nonprofit journalism organizations… Continue Reading
Just when you might expect social media to plateau, it makes another leap in popularity and influence. Recent estimates project the number of active social media users to a total of 2.3 billion. This is an impressive number, accounting for nearly 30 percent of the world’s population. Facebook leads the way in accounts, followed by… Continue Reading
Almost every business, charity, and institution has at least one social media profile these days, as well as a blog. These forms of connection and information-sharing started out as a way to differentiate a group, to set it ahead or apart from competitors. Today, blogging and social media are pretty commonplace, leaving marketing and PR… Continue Reading
Leaders in the nonprofit sector, like those in other fields, excel as they proactively continue their education and open their minds to new ways of thinking and problem solving. One of the easiest way to invest in an ongoing learning process is by reading books, especially those whose themes pertain to a certain field, such… Continue Reading