IP Explainer: What Is a Crowdfunding Platform?

IP Explainer: What Is a Crowdfunding Platform?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at a relatively new, increasingly popular form of fundraising — online crowdfunding.

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IP Explainer: What’s the Difference Between a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4)?

IP Explainer: What’s the Difference Between a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4)?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at a key tax distinction that isn’t always as clear-cut as it might seem.

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IP Explainer: What is a Grant Report?

IP Explainer: What is a Grant Report?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at the grant report, which ideally represents just one part of a relationship between funder and grantee.

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IP Explainer: What is Impact Investing?

IP Explainer: What is Impact Investing?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at how grantmakers put their invested money to work for both a financial return and positive impact.

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IP Explainer: Should Foundation Payout Be Higher?

IP Explainer: Should Foundation Payout Be Higher?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we unpack the heated debate over whether foundations should be giving away more money each year.

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IP Explainer: What is an Endowment?

IP Explainer: What is an Endowment?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, here’s an overview of what keeps most private foundations (and some other funders) giving over the long term.

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IP Explainer: What Are Regional Associations of Grantmakers?

IP Explainer: What Are Regional Associations of Grantmakers?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at philanthropy-serving organizations that bring together grantmakers from the same geographic area.

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IP Explainer: Who Is a Major Donor?

IP Explainer: Who Is a Major Donor?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we take a look at the big fish in the philanthropic sea—major donors.

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IP Explainer: What’s the Difference Between a Gift and a Grant?

IP Explainer: What’s the Difference Between a Gift and a Grant?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we attempt to settle a confusing matter of philanthropic terminology.

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IP Explainer: What is an LLC?

IP Explainer: What is an LLC?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at how the LLC lets donors move charitable, political and for-profit funding through a single entity.

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Philanthropy Awards, 2022

Philanthropy Awards, 2022

As we say our goodbyes to another year of philanthropic highs and lows, it's time for our latest round of philanthropy awards: the 2022 IPPYs!

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IP Explainer: What is a Donor Collaborative?

IP Explainer: What is a Donor Collaborative?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at pooled efforts to support shared causes and interests.

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IP Explainer: What Is a Philanthropic Intermediary?

IP Explainer: What Is a Philanthropic Intermediary?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at entities working in the middle ground between funders and the groups they fund.

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IP Explainer: What Is a Letter of Inquiry?

IP Explainer: What Is a Letter of Inquiry?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we take a look at the key that just might open the door to funding — the LOI.

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IP Explainer: What Is Evaluation?

IP Explainer: What Is Evaluation?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we explain how grantmakers judge the impact of their funding.

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IP Explainer: What Is a Giving Circle?

IP Explainer: What Is a Giving Circle?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we explain a popular approach to giving among individual donors.

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IP Explainer: What is a Corporate Foundation?

IP Explainer: What is a Corporate Foundation?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, a quick primer on company-sponsored giving.

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IP Explainer: How Do Foundations Make Grantmaking Decisions?

IP Explainer: How Do Foundations Make Grantmaking Decisions?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we attempt to demystify the philanthropic decision-making process.

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IP Explainer: What Is a Private Foundation?

IP Explainer: What Is a Private Foundation?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we look at one of the key forms of philanthropic institution: the private foundation.

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IP Explainer: What Is the Difference Between Solicited and Unsolicited Requests?

IP Explainer: What Is the Difference Between Solicited and Unsolicited Requests?

Philanthropy is difficult to navigate. That’s why we’ve produced a series of explainers to demystify the basics. Today, we break down a key distinction for fundraisers on the lookout for grant support.

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