NonProfit Leadership Alliance

DECEMBER 13, 2023

With a deep-rooted passion for philanthropy and a commitment to making a positive impact, Jennifer has dedicated her life to the nonprofit sector. A Journey Fueled by Passion: Growing up in a family that valued giving back to the community, she witnessed firsthand the power of philanthropy.

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NonProfit Quarterly

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Image credit: Photo by Ogulcan Ercal on Unsplash The values attributed to success under capitalism are not the same values that lead to equity and sustainability for society. To build a more just society, it is imperative that we embrace flexibility in our thinking and adopt new values. Can foundations escape this box?

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 9, 2023

By Jim Rendon She says she wants to focus more on her family and that her efforts as CEO to raise the group's public profile through sometimes controversial opinion articles and public appearances have appealed to the values that the group's members share.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Warren Buffett's fortune, now valued at $144 billion, will go to a charitable trust managed by his three children when he dies, and the money must be given away within 10 years. By Thalia Beaty and Josh Funk, Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. Nati Harnik/AP The Gates Foundation has an endowment of $75.2

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

JANUARY 9, 2025

Experts say it's critical for nonprofits to craft guidelines on acceptable A.I. use and they offer advice on how to do it. By Rasheeda Childress Getty Images Experts say it's critical for nonprofits to craft guidelines on A.I. use and they offer advice on how to do it.

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Tony Martignetti

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Stacy Palmer & Andrew Simon: The Chronicle of Philanthropy Leaders Stacy Palmer is CEO of the now nonprofit newspaper, and the editor-in-chief is Andrew Simon.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MARCH 6, 2025

Psychologists have unlocked new ways to help you speak your supporters love languages and cultivate lasting ties.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 27, 2025

As advisors to donors and nonprofits, we know firsthand the impact this wealth can have, and were optimistic that much of it will be deployed through philanthropy or values-aligned investing to address our worlds most pressing problems. Can Women Get Philanthropy Unstuck? In short, philanthropy has a math problem.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 29, 2025

Nothing tops the value of information and insights gathered through in-person visits. The time-tested principle of philanthropy — people give to people should not be ignored. Authentic human connection is the economic value you bring. The post When Does Human Authenticity Outdo AI In Philanthropy Facilitation?

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The potential within ultra-high net worth philanthropy is truly world-changing, and that’s no exaggeration. In this episode of the Modern Nonprofit podcast, host Tosha Anderson interviews Alex Johnston, founder of Building Impact Partners and author of “ Money with Meaning : How to Create Joy and Impact Through Philanthropy.”

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 5, 2025

On the organizing side, the move to tenant organizing marks an evolution from two decades of philanthropy-funded efforts that largely focused on big cities with Democratic-leaning politics in which policy campaigns aimed for some combination of anti-displacement and affordable housing. It is past time for philanthropy to step up.

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Candid

JANUARY 8, 2025

Women have a unique opportunity to use their position to advance philanthropy and impact to tackle the pressing problems affecting human and planetary health. Why focus on young women in philanthropy? When should we start educating young women in philanthropy? Significant giving by women is already under way.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

This post on adopting a culture of philanthropy is part six in a six-part series. Mastering personalized, customer-centered philanthropy facilitation, especially mid-level and major donors, to increase donor lifetime value. Organization-wide internalizing and externalizing an attitude of adopting a culture of philanthropy.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Problem With Problem-Solving Solving problems to improve people’s lives has been philanthropy’s raison d’être. However, some criticisms have arisen regarding the approach philanthropies take in problem-solving. Can this vision be applied to philanthropy? Three examples demonstrate the Zero-Problem Philanthropy approach.

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Candid

JANUARY 30, 2025

Since 1995, Candids Philanthropy News Digest has kept readers informed about the priorities of grantmakers, the activities of nonprofits, and evolving trends across the sector. By providing timely examples of philanthropy in action, we help our audience see beyond numbers and statistics.

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Candid

JANUARY 21, 2025

In my more than 20 years as a philanthropy grants manager, nonprofit executive, and consultant, Ive seen how technology decisions can either amplify equity or entrench existing barriers. Philanthropy is uniquely positioned to lead thoughtfully, ensuring an AI-powered future that uplifts everyone. Fund accessible AI initiatives.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Philanthropy is on the subscription bandwagon, too! Donor lifetime value skyrockets from 1.73 In fact, the average annual value of a recurring gift is 10.3 times higher than the value of the average one-time gift! vs. $100 one time), (2) increased lifetime value, and (3) more converted donors – make it worthwhile.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

By Christopher Hammett Its free money for nonprofits came with a cost. It led groups to push aside fundamental beliefs to accept easy cash from a corporate behemoth whose business model harms the very communities they aim to protect.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

By Stacey Faella & Ryan Roberson Contrary to popular narrative, the core practices that define a trust-based approach can lead to increased resource efficiency and outsized impact through multiple pathways.

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Clairification

APRIL 22, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising Philanthropy is a mindset. A noble value. Servant to philanthropy. Philanthropy, not fundraising. Fund, “ Beyond Fundraising: What Does it Mean to Build a Culture of Philanthropy? ” An embracing culture.

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Clairification

APRIL 25, 2024

Get on the Pathway to Passionate Philanthropy, Not Forgettable Fundraising In Part 1 I laid out why philanthropy inspires, and fundraising tires. This makes people think it’s all about money, when really it’s all about valued outcomes. This makes people think it’s all about money, when really it’s all about valued outcomes.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JULY 18, 2024

We put forward three recommendations to help realize this goal of “ relational philanthropy ”: 1) commitment to fostering meaningful relationships centered on “we” vs “us/them”; 2) instituting practices that promote shared learning and continuous improvement; and 3) developing a standard of conduct for philanthropy.

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NonProfit Quarterly

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

“Simply put, Black women are the backbone of modern day philanthropy.” So asserts a new book, Portraits of Us: A Book of Essays Centering Black Women Leading Philanthropy , edited by Toya Nash Randall, former board chair of Black Foundation Executives and “curator and catalyst” of Voice. And that’s really what the book is about.”

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As close observers of the world of family giving, we are convinced this is an historic moment for families and the future of philanthropy as well. What makes this moment perhaps the most notable time in the history of family philanthropy is that it is a time of crucial choices—with huge potential consequences and opportunities.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 22, 2025

abdiel lpez: When thinking about what needs to change to advance the just transition, we must look also at the culture and the structures that philanthropy upholds, specifically in their day-to-day programming and the way they connector notwith grantees, investees. View the full webinar here. And all of that is not easy.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. What is at stake is the ability to express our values through philanthropy—by giving to the causes, organizations, and movements aligned with those values. The ability to give according to our own values is essential to U.S. philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

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NonProfit Quarterly

MARCH 6, 2023

That’s because hip-hop culture embraces the principle of “ sankofa ,” valuing the importance of going back to a community after becoming successful and bringing others along. To those who aren’t down with the culture, hip-hop philanthropy might seem like a new development, but it isn’t.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

—Mark Twain* When philanthropists are passionate about the causes they support, it’s no surprise that they are more likely to partner with organizations that share their values and goals. But philanthropy has few established practices for attending to, much less reacting to, disconfirming evidence.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Warren Buffet is one of many successful business and community leaders who have generously shared their success through their philanthropy,” says Omaha Community Foundation president and CEO Donna Kush, but not the only one. “We Those early donors set a standard, expectations, and values for future generations to follow.”

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

It’s your job, as a philanthropy facilitator, to help them in this communal endeavor. Charities with little relevance to tackling coronavirus still received support from donors that valued them as long as they asked for help (otherwise they were perceived as not in need of funds). Or the other shoe is about to drop.

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Stanford Social Innovation Review

JANUARY 30, 2024

By prohibiting any future sale of the property to Black or other non-white owners, restrictive covenants gave white buyers confidence that their homes and neighborhoods would remain white enclaves and therefore retain the “ enduring value ” that Cafritz promised for his “lifetime homes.” And it worked.

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NonProfit Quarterly

JANUARY 16, 2025

Indeed, VolunteerMatch has been the underlying technology of volunteer postings across the country, notes Jan Masaoka, co-chair of the Philanthropy Project. Meanwhile, VolunteerMatch , founded in 1998, calls itself the largest network dedicated to connecting nonprofits with individual and corporate volunteers.

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Nonprofit Marketing Guide

AUGUST 4, 2021

Are we willing to update and transform our purpose, vision, mission and values to align with what we hear from our mission stakeholders? What are your core values and guiding principles? Do your organization’s values support and amplify the development practice you seek to undertake? Donor Engagement. Advocacy + Storytelling.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Here’s the rub: There is nothing more profoundly personal and intimate than philanthropy the voluntary sharing of time, talent, and treasure lived out in a virtually unlimited range of compelling ways to express love of humanity. Supposedly, time, effort, and pain are removed from writing projects.

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Candid

MAY 9, 2023

Little has been known about how philanthropy has—or hasn’t—supported them, until now. Candid and ABFE partnered to create and publish Philanthropy and HBCUs: Foundation funding to historically Black colleges and universities. HBCU staff insight In short, HBCUs add considerable value to society.

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Candid

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Racial justice philanthropy has historically been most applauded when led by wealthy white individuals who often support organizations that are not led by the communities they serve. Nearly all 113 BIPOC donors interviewed shared experiences of discrimination and bias in their careers and in the philanthropy space.

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NonProfit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This article is the third installment of NPQ’s series on Community-Driven Philanthropy. But this is a step in the right direction that all of institutional philanthropy needs to take notice of and needs to start moving in this direction.”. In short, as with any journey, more steps must be taken.

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