Repelling Watchful Dragons: Finding Good in Trying Times
I don’t think it’s something in the water. But August lacks the quiet vibe of…
Lawson BaderAugust 17, 2017
Saving Our Bacon: The Value of Think Tanks & Their Donors
The Allusionist podcast, a great program exploring the hidden side of language, recently aired an…
Peter LipsettAugust 11, 2017
But Who Decides? Choices, Limits, and Strategies of a DAF
“But how do you choose who to give to?” In my conversations with folks about…
Peter LipsettAugust 4, 2017
Keeping Donor Intent by Knowing Your Mission
What is the best way to ensure your donor intent is honored? A new video…
Peter LipsettJuly 28, 2017
Addressing Philanthropy’s Big Picture
When I was an uppity high schooler, I took home a quarterly report card in…
Lawson BaderJuly 21, 2017
Will to Give: Americans Plan To Give More This Year
Chronicles of Philanthropy reported recently on the 2017 Burk Donor Survey, an annual study of…
Peter LipsettJuly 13, 2017
Capturing the Spirit of the 4th – No Matter Where You Are
In the late 1970s, I found myself in London on the 4th of July. I…
Lawson BaderJune 29, 2017
Philanthropic Beach Reading: Vacation Reads for Better Giving
In a few weeks, my family makes its annual pilgrimage to the beautiful shores of…
Peter LipsettJune 23, 2017
Investing in Grassroots 2.0
We regularly invite outside experts to offer you and other donors advice on how to…
DonorsTrustJune 15, 2017
Where to Begin with Charitable Giving
You’ve probably heard this Lao Tzu quote before: “A journey of a thousand miles begins…
Peter LipsettJune 7, 2017
