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Alumni giving’s growing relationship with high-profile, big money donors 

Candid

colleges and universities jumped by 10.2% , amounting to $13.5 These high-profile, high-dollar donations are changing the face of philanthropy in higher education—creating big winners today and setting the stage for a transformational change as billions of dollars transfer through generational inheritance in the coming decades.

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What happened in 2020 disaster philanthropy beyond COVID-19?  

Candid

The year 2020 was an astounding year for disaster philanthropy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a reminder of what else happened in 2020, how institutional philanthropy responded, how COVID-19 affected other disaster response efforts, and what this means for the future of disaster philanthropy. . million in aid.

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The Gamm Theatre: Telling Stories that Entertain, Provoke, and Engage

DipJar

Amy has spent more than 25 years in philanthropy, supporting organizations like her most recent position as associate executive director at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket. A local credit union, for example, sponsors It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play during the holidays. The annual fund is used for ongoing support.

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Nonprofit as Shibboleth

ASU Lodestar Center

As told in the 12th chapter of the “Book of Judges” in the Christian bible, the Ephramites tried to blend in with the locals as they were fleeing the country. And we shouldn’t be surprised: some style guides, like the one that my local big newspaper uses, says that you use a hyphen with the prefix ‘non.’ Community of Science profile.

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Help! My Nonprofit Needs A Data Nerd

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In fact, some participants in the group mentioned using MBA students from local universities to assist with data collection. Recruit Through LinkedIn: On LinkedIn profiles, members can “signal” their interest in skilled volunteering for a nonprofit. The people with skills are out there.

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International Human Rights Day 2011

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

T, December 10th, the international community is observing Human Rights Day to commemorate the 63rd anniversary of the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We’re delighted about the opportunity to advance the strategic goals of local NGOs working to end discrimination against LGBTI people.

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Research Friday: Lessons in board governance

ASU Lodestar Center

One large local organization that has made tremendous strides in their governance is the Arizona Sports Foundation, which operates the Fiesta and Buffalo Wild Wings bowl games. A long-time Arizona resident, she is passionate about increasing efficacy and the capacity of the local nonprofit sector. Sources: 1.