This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With over 1.5 million nonprofits organizations in the U.S. alone, the social sector has been hit hard by the sharp decline in individual contributions and overall donor fatigue evidenced in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Looking for the next big political idea? How about this: Let’s scrap our entire social welfare system, including all of our anti-poverty programs, unemployment insurance, Medicare and even Social Security.…
Aspirations are rising as never before across the world, thanks in large part to smartphones and the internet — will they be met with opportunity or frustration? As President of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. ‘Future of impact’ requires investment, philanthropy — and business as a force for good. As Bill Gates says, “We always overestimate the change that will occur in the next two years and underestimate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Trump administration’s proposed 2018 budget would decimate scientific research and innovation while jeopardizing millions of Americans’ access to essential health care and preventive services, according to leaders of national…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Family foundations are such a critical part of the philanthropic community. Originally set up as tax havens for philanthropists, they are now much more than that and making considerable, positive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Jeff Bezos is drawing from an older tradition of charity. He’s not the only donor heading in that direction. On June 16, in a move that shook the grocery industry,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Earlier this year, the huge consumer tech expo CES 2017 took place in Las Vegas. It prompted the usual annual raft of articles identifying the main tech trends that can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A handful of innovative companies may soon transform how low-income consumers purchase and pay for cooking fuel. By providing energy services on a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) basis, enterprises are leveraging technology-focused…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With a burgeoning philanthropic landscape and a rich tradition of giving, philanthropy is often thought to have a life of its own in the Arab region. Find more related topics…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For the first time, everyday people can invest in private companies for as little as $100. Read more about crowdfunding on Giving Compass Rabble is a new equity crowdfunding platform…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Veterans of grueling and bloody conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are gravitating to a new mission: one that involves them laying down their weapons and picking up plowshares. Interested in…