This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “Fake news” continues to spread like wildfire across the western world, and American philanthropy is at the forefront of the battle to address it. From the recent prototype fundsponsored by the Knight and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With over $350 billion given to charity in just 2014, the United States is clearly a leader in philanthropy across the global community. Individual donations, local secular societies, and large…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Scale-up opportunities for women’s empowerment: In a high-level event organized by UN Women in the context of the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly, there was a strategic conversation on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The whole idea of corporate philanthropy is pretty straightforward: A large company becomes profitable enough that it sets aside a certain sum each year to funnel toward the charity or cause of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A key agenda item at this year’s annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, under way this week, will be to assess global progress on the Sustainable Development Goals…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With every reading session, kids will be able to increase their attention span, and over time stay tied up with long stories as well. So, feel free to pull the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As much as $70 trillion may be needed to implement the SDGs over the next decade. Current rates of public and private investment rates in health, education, energy and other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Infographic by Annette Allen If you want to learn more about how you can help after a hurricane, earthquake, or other natural disaster or humanitarian crisis, check out these additional…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More and more people are adopting social media messaging, including Facebook Messenger, to contact nonprofits with questions, comments, or requests. While anyone can message your nonprofit’s brand page 24/7, nonprofit staff…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In episode 7 of the Giving Thought podcast Rhod and Adam take a look at the origins of philanthropy, including: Altruism and Evolution: why does the existence of altruistic behaviour…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new United Nations chief bent on reform. An unpredictable American president set to deliver his first address. Persistent humanitarian crises and flaring global hotspots. Emerging technologies that could revolutionize…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Pressure to feel upbeat can make you feel downbeat, while embracing your darker moods can actually make you feel better in the long run, according to a new study out…