Giving Under Attack: How Politicians Threaten Private Giving
Private giving is woven into the fabric of the American story. From a fledgling nation,…
Lydia PiteaMarch 21, 2019
Assessing Non-Profit Health: What a 990 Can Tell You
Have you considered a first-time contribution to a non-profit, but felt you should first “check…
DonorsTrustFebruary 5, 2019
Refreshing Our Perspective in the New Year
I take the “New Year” literally. It’s what decades in the non-profit industry does to…
Lawson BaderJanuary 8, 2019
Philanthropy “Pop-Ups,” Risk-Taking, and the Value of Small Bets
This article continues the “Beyond Policy” series. In this segment, Tyler Cowen of the Mercatus…
DonorsTrustDecember 13, 2018
A Festivus Miracle: Overcoming Funder-Grantee Grievances
“I got a lot of problems with you people! And now, you’re gonna hear about…
Peter LipsettNovember 29, 2018
Showing, Not Telling: A Different Approach for Think Tanks
This installment of “Beyond Policy” features Randy Hicks of Georgia Center for Opportunity. In this segment, he…
DonorsTrustNovember 21, 2018
Effective Veterans Philanthropy: A Case Study
In honor of Veterans’ Day, we are sharing a chapter from the Philanthropy Roundtable’s excellent…
DonorsTrustNovember 9, 2018
Princess Fiona Philanthropy
Shrek was a breakout hit in 2001. As I often am with movies, I came…
Peter LipsettOctober 26, 2018
Freedom to Give – 1,000 Points of Light
I’m a sucker for jelly beans. Not just any jelly beans, mind you, but for…
Lawson BaderOctober 5, 2018
Giving While Normal – Charitable Giving For the Non-Rich
Should you give to charity even if you aren’t rich? A recent article by Camilo…
Peter LipsettJuly 26, 2018
