Donors
The Drawbacks of Woke Philanthropy
No doubt you’ve heard about “woke” this and that. I’ve watched developments in the world of “woke capitalism” with concern, especially as…
Is Philanthropy A Form of Free Speech?
I came across this fascinating interview sometime last year and am finally getting around to sharing it here. Philanthropy Roundtable interviewed Nadine…
Got Leaky Pipes? The Effective Fundraiser, Part 1
I remember when I first started in the donor advised fund world. One of our earliest funds was opened by a sharp,…
Supreme Court Ruling Affirms the Importance of Donor Privacy
The U.S. Supreme Court last week delivered a win for donor privacy. The court ruled 6-3 that the California Attorney General’s requirement…
The Donor Advised Fund Explosion
You may not have as much interest as I do in tracking the growth of donor advised funds over the years, but…
Do I Give Now or Do I Save to Give Later?
Should I be giving now or is it OK to give later? During the crush of the pandemic, there was a heartfelt…
How Confident Are Donors For The Rest of 2020?
My friends at BBS & Associates published their Donor Confidence Report, offering insight into how U.S. donors are planning to give in…
Ministry Overhead: Funding the Engine for Growth
It’s time for a fresh look at funding for ministry overhead. Recently, I got an email from Ministry Watch listing the top…
Donor Advised Fund Giving Surges During Pandemic
Several recent reports show the strength of DAF giving. Through this time when many have experienced financial setbacks, DAF grants have increased…
Nonprofits Need to Take Data Security Seriously, Too
By now you’ve likely read about the Blackbaud data breach. Blackbaud is a top cloud software company that serves the nonprofit sector….
Choose Your Donor Advised Fund With Caution
“Not all donor advised funds are created equal,” writes Iain Bernhoft in Philanthropy Daily. DAFs are popular, but donors need to know…
What Is a Donor Advised Fund Anyway?
Do you know how a donor advised fund works? Not many people do, though they’ve been around since 1914.
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