This post was contributed by OneCause, a member of the Philanthropy Industry Exchange. By: Karrie Wozniak, SVP of Marketing, OneCause The power of social connections and peer influence has greatly impacted the landscape of nonprofit fundraising. Not only are many of today’s donors first introduced to a cause through a friend, family member, or colleague,… Read more »
Recently, the Women’s Philanthropy Institute (WPI) released Women Give 2020 – New Forms of Giving in the Digital Age: Powered by Technology, Creating Community. The report, published during a time when most social interactions take place in front of a screen, shows broad gender differences in how women and men use the Internet and social… Read more »
In January 2020, early indicators pointed to growth in charitable giving in the United States in 2020. The economy was strong, the stock market was performing well, and unemployment was at record-low levels. While the economy isn’t the only predictor or motivation for charitable giving, research shows that people who feel financially and economically secure… Read more »
As we near the conclusion of March and Women History’s Month, we thought we’d honor the philanthropic traditions of women throughout history and debunk the myth that women are less philanthropic than men. Women have played a prominent role in giving their time, treasure, talent, and testimony in U.S. history. There are countless women who… Read more »
Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) and author of Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count, visited the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy to share insights about his book, effective philanthropy in today’s society, and his thoughts on recent critiques about philanthropy. Read on (and watch some videos!)… Read more »