In a Time of Crisis, Giving With Intention Means Relying on Good Information

In a Time of Crisis, Giving With Intention Means Relying on Good Information

As the ranks of small donors thin, it’s important that those who do want to give can assess their options with confidence. Guest author Michael Thatcher makes a case for impartial third-party evaluation as a vital part of that.

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Out of One, Many: The Role of Individual Giving in Safeguarding Democracy’s Future

Out of One, Many: The Role of Individual Giving in Safeguarding Democracy’s Future

While some threats to American democracy were averted in the 2022 midterms, much work remains. Guest author Leslie Gross from The Philanthropy Workshop encourages individual and family donors to take the lead.

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Rose-Colored Glasses: The Trouble With Industry Numbers on American Generosity

Rose-Colored Glasses: The Trouble With Industry Numbers on American Generosity

This time of year, we see a lot of big numbers celebrating Americans’ outsize generosity. While there are things to celebrate, such industry-generated figures often gloss over concerning trends related to inequality.

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The Unintended Consequences of Major Donations and the Case for Matching

The Unintended Consequences of Major Donations and the Case for Matching

Does the outsized attention paid to the largest donors discourage smaller donors from stepping up? Guest author Keith Leaphart draws on late philanthropist Gerry Lenfest’s example to make a case for more matching gifts.

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7 Questions for Lucy Bernholz, Author of “How We Give Now: A Philanthropic Guide for the Rest of Us”

7 Questions for Lucy Bernholz, Author of “How We Give Now: A Philanthropic Guide for the Rest of Us”

Lucy Bernholz’s new book is a deep dive into the ways in which everyday people give in the digital age. We check in with her to discuss the book and what she calls "the givingscape."

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How Bill and Melinda Gates Seek to Reverse Declines in the Ranks of Small Donors

How Bill and Melinda Gates Seek to Reverse Declines in the Ranks of Small Donors

Over the past two decades, growing inequality has contributed to declining numbers of “everyday donors.” Decidedly non-everyday donors Bill and Melinda Gates have made it a priority to counter this trend.

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