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Great TED Talks On Philanthropy
Charity, philanthropy, and nonprofits - being involved in any of these is a noble cause, but it's easy to lose your motivation when you struggle to make a difference. That's why many of the world's biggest philanthropists and business leaders have given TED Talks on...
The Best Books On Nonprofits To Read In 2022
Philanthropy, non profits, charity. All of these tend to fall into a similar bucket - the idea of helping others, particularly those who are unable to help themselves. Getting involved with nonprofits can be a noble cause, but it can be a difficult one as well. There...
Great Nonprofit Podcasts To Check Out In 2022
Nonprofit podcasts can be an effective tool for your organization as it allows you to reach out to more supporters, grow your community, and implement new fundraising strategies. Unfortunately, there are so many different podcasts out there that it can be hard to find...
How The Wealthy Give
The number of philanthropists is increasing, with many of them funding everything from ocean exploration to free college tuition. A report released in 2020 by the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors revealed that the wealthiest families on the planet give away more than...
How To Attract Donors To Your Charity
Despite the number of nonprofits in the US, the struggle to stand out can be real for many organizations. It can be harder to do so when your work addresses a more obscure need or issue that isn't always a priority to many people. Regardless of your mission, there are...
Humanitarianism or Philanthropy?
There has been a renewed interest in Philanthropy and humanitarianism. The debate over these two issues has become more heated as more and more people become aware of humanitarianism's problems and the problems that Philanthropy can create. Imbalance in wealth,...
Philanthropy and Racial Equity
Despite its reputation for being averse to radical change, philanthropy has become increasingly receptive to the need for such change. Racial issues have become an integral part of social development. Leaders in philanthropy now cite it as a factor that influences...
An Outlook for Charitable Giving in 2022
Charitable organizations have been beneficial since the current pandemic started. First, they have been beneficial, ensuring that the less fortunate have something to eat after many of them lost their jobs. However, in recent years, charitable giving has changed as...
Equity in Philanthropy
Many people like to discuss the real meaning of the word equity. It can be used as a noun, as part of philanthropy as well as an investment term. It can also be used as a legal term or a way to describe the shares of stock issued from a company. Some people hear the...
Why Philanthropy is Not About Money
When most people think of philanthropy, they think about giving money to charity. However, it is more than that. Philanthropy is about donating time and skills to help others in need. It has nothing to do with how much money you have or don't have; there are many ways...