Grantmaking is an important component of modern philanthropy, acting as a vehicle for philanthropic bodies to distribute charitable funds via established criteria and strategic frameworks. Naturally, as these funds can immensely benefit vulnerable communities and urgent causes, equity is paramount within the grantmaking process.

Modern philanthropy ideology is hardly siloed or analytically binary; it is a highly nuanced and far-reaching process that has grown to encompass an almost countless list of causes, communities, and issues…

Though the COVID-19 virus is likely here to stay, its long-standing status as a global pandemic has finally waned – despite its enduring impact on everyday life. Now, with the benefit of relative hindsight, the pandemic’s most profound and impactful lessons have become increasingly evident…

Philanthropy is, by nature, a vast and multifaceted undertaking, touching nearly all industries, communities, and causes in some manner. This fact makes interdisciplinary knowledge paramount to philanthropic success…

Successful philanthropy boils down to a blend of authenticity, impact, and longevity – with philanthropic entities often toeing a fine line between genuine intent and self-serving optics. To ensure that their actions embrace the former over the latter, charitable initiatives alike must keep a constant eye on…

Though philanthropy is predominantly an outward-facing process aimed at various causes, communities, and issues, its success also centers heavily on various internal factors – logistical soundness, funding stability, and, crucially, appropriate behavioral adaptation...

Philanthropy in the United States has taken on countless shapes, forms, and mediums over the years, and in an increasingly digital and equitable macro landscape, these values have arguably never been more accessible and far-reaching. As a result, today’s leading charitable donors have more channels than ever through which to benefit their desired causes...

Today’s fast-paced and increasingly progressive society warrants philanthropic action more than ever – especially as more issues and overarching shifts demand necessary change...

Donors are crucial to many philanthropic ventures, acting as drivers of the initiative's sustainability, efficacy, and lasting viability. As a result, securing new donors and maintaining fundraising streams is imperative for established philanthropists, and this entails forging healthy relationships with donors for long-term success.

Since its origins as a novel exercise in decency, philanthropy has transcended generations and evolved to support rising causes, benefit more communities, and make human culture more equitable and cohesive...

The proliferation of new nonprofit organizations is a direct result of an equally large and diverse digital environment, which has facilitated more opportunities for aspiring nonprofit leaders to actualize and promote their vision. At the same time, this vast landscape reflects the broader economy, rising and falling in tandem with macro trends.

Starting a nonprofit in 2024 is equal parts exciting and daunting. On one hand, the chance to make a difference for an urgent cause, vulnerable community, or global issue is a bold, selfless decision that can lead to measurable positive change; on the other, the initial stages of nonprofit creation can be logistically harrowing as aspiring leaders work to assemble personnel, carve a functional niche, and – perhaps most crucially – secure initial funding.

The proliferation of philanthropic technologies and digital outlets has made the nonprofit community more accessible than ever. While this fact is a positive step toward wider spread and more effective philanthropic action, it has also created a somewhat saturated landscape – albeit one collectively aimed at making a difference.

As philanthropy’s underlying purpose is to aid and advocate for the world’s most vulnerable demographics, its impact on children is of the utmost importance. Children are consistently among the most affected groups amidst a crisis, disaster, nefarious crime, or large-scale tragedy, as their often fragile position puts them at a higher risk of harm, exploitation, and lasting trauma. Protecting children, therefore, remains one of the philanthropy community’s most vital missions.

In the United States, an ever-growing list of accomplished entrepreneurial visionaries have embodied the highest degree of philanthropy, donating billions of dollars of their collective wealth to countless causes and programs and aiding our most vulnerable communities…

Starting a nonprofit organization is a bold, selfless decision that can make a major difference for the world’s most vulnerable communities and causes. However, given the potentially far-reaching implications of nonprofit work, starting such an initiative requires both hard work and attention to various crucial details.

Regardless of sector or intended purpose, philanthropy is an ever-changing process. This fact is inevitable, as charitable action must adapt to keep up with the vast number of vital causes it encapsulates in 2024. For decades, this growth has kept innovation a central tenet guiding the modern philanthropic community…

Each year, the Chronicle of Philanthropy showcases the most influential and accomplished donors in the US with its Philanthropy 50 list. This year’s list, topped by noteworthy figures like Michael Bloomberg, Penny and Phil Knight, and Michael and Susan Dell…

In today’s dynamic, often turbulent society, philanthropic initiative has arguably never been more important. Countless social changes, macroeconomic variables, global events, and other factors have spurred unprecedented urgency within our most vulnerable and significant communities and causes…

Some consider business and the arts to be polar opposites on the professional spectrum, but they are much more symbiotic than initially meets the eye. In recent years, the positive economic and social impact of arts and culture has become well-documented…