The ways in which both prominent philanthropists and ordinary people donate has changed rapidly in the past few years. Moving into 2019, strategies and trends will continue to shift. Understanding the changes that will likely occur and the issues underlying the new approaches to giving can help nonprofits more effectively appeal to donors and help… Continue Reading
Based on results from an annual survey, Wounded Warrior Project is recommitting itself to addressing mental health needs. Continue Reading
Elon Musk has been actively involved in philanthropy and donated to a wide range of causes, from energy infrastructure to clean water. Continue Reading
Philanthropic organizations are becoming involved in the push for more affordable housing. Continue Reading
A people-focused approach to philanthropy emphasizes collaboration with communities to solve concrete problems. Continue Reading
The rise of conversion nonprofits with inherent service footprints puts them in a unique position to champion rural philanthropy. Continue Reading
As new tax regulations go into effect, there is growing anxiety over how it will influence donation patterns in the United States. Continue Reading
In the past decade, a number of megadonors have adopted ocean conservation as one of their flagship causes. Often, these individuals approach the issue with radically different ideas and philosophies. However, this situation is not necessarily a bad one, especially if different donors join forces to benefit from each other’s particular points of view. This… Continue Reading
Recently, Bloomberg Philanthropies awarded nine American cities $1 million each as part of its US Mayors Challenge. This money will help leaders in these cities implement innovative solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing American urban centers, including drug use, climate change, economic opportunity, and homelessness. The nine winners were announced at the… Continue Reading
One cause that does not receive a lot of attention from philanthropists is mental health. Under that umbrella, social isolation has emerged as a new focus of some donors, even if most of the larger grantmakers continue to ignore the issue. Researchers have accumulated a significant amount of data showing how much loneliness impacts health.… Continue Reading