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/Many donors like capital projects, such as helping fund a new building. But these investments also have downsides that donors need to consider.
Read MoreMany donors like capital projects, such as helping fund a new building. But these investments also have downsides that donors need to consider.
Read MoreCommunity foundations play an important role in the world of philanthropy and can help donors navigate the challenges of giving effectively.
Read MoreThere are many benefits to using donor-advised funds, which is why they’ve become so popular. But there are some drawbacks, too.
Read MoreIn its most basic form, a donor collaborative is any group of funders working together to increase their impact. Here’s how they work.
Read MoreSmart donors take some time to look into the charities they may want to fund — checking out a group’s leadership, other funders, finances, and more.
Read MoreShould you set up a private foundation? Here are the pros and cons, along with what’s involved.
Read MoreFamily foundations can create a path to multi-generational giving. But these foundations take work and family dynamics can be complicated.
Read MoreShould your donations to nonprofits come with restrictions? That’s an important question for donors to think carefully about.
Read MoreIf you’re making large donations, it’s important to know about charitable gift agreements — what they are and how they’re structured.
Read MoreNot every donor wants to be acknowledged and there are a number of ways to stay out of the limelight — even when making major donations.
Read MoreDone right, grant applications can be a way for donors to cast a wider net and identify more organizations they may want to support.
Read MoreWhile it can be reasonable for foundations to know how their funds were used, asking for grant reports should be done carefully.
Read MoreFunding intermediaries help donors give with greater confidence, especially in areas where it’s hard to identify strong nonprofits.
Read MoreThere’s a lot to know about what’s happening in philanthropy and how to give effectively. Funder groups help you get plugged in.
Read MorePledges are common for major capital campaigns or long-term donors giving multi-year support.
Read MoreNaming opportunities can exist at various levels, for donors interested in such recognition, and the structure of these arrangements can vary.
Read MoreTo be an effective philanthropist requires research, technical know-how, and a solid theory of change. Philanthropic consultants can help.
Read MoreYes, donors can back out of a pledge if they have a good reason. But it can be complicated to do so and there are a number of thorny issues that may come up.
Read MoreMany donors want to see what they’re funding and nonprofits can be eager to host them. Here’s what to expect from a typical site visit.
Read MorePlacing trust in nonprofits can help offset the unequal power dynamic that can be inherent in philanthropy.
Read MoreWhether you raise money or give it away,
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