Major 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…
Where is the Capital Gains Tax Going?
President Biden calls his new spending plan the American Families Plan. As part of funding that plan he wants to double the…
Do Private Foundations Hoard Wealth?
A look at the data on private foundations pushes back on the narrative that foundations are just sitting on billions of dollars…
Does Your Donation Platform Scare Away Major Donors?
What does a donation platform have to do with major donors? I get to meet a lot of nonprofits. Before I meet…
Key Adjustments Every Nonprofit Can Make Moving Into 2021
There’s still plenty of uncertainty over how 2021 will shape up. How should the wise nonprofit leader adjust to shifting conditions?
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…
20 Million People Stopped Giving to Charity
Between 2000 and 2016, 20 million Americans stopped giving directly to charitable organizations. That’s the report from the Urban Institute’s Shena Ashley in…
Don’t Let Christian Higher Education Be a COVID-19 Casualty
There will be many casualties in the COVID-19 crisis. Some nonprofits and churches may not make it. However, hard times may not become…
Giving Dropped by $7 billion in 2018 Among Major Donors
In 2018, major donors on the Chronicle of Philanthropy Top 50 listed gave $7.8 billion. That represents a marked decline from the…
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