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Philanthropy is in a very different place now than it was in February of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the sector to act in ways previously thought impossible. Endowments were…

The fundraisers in our sector, of whom I am proud to be one, are dedicated, hardworking, and endlessly creative. We have to be. We know that if we stop, if…

When you decide to support a cause you care about, you want your donation to count. Doing some research and planning your giving can help ensure your donations get where…

Have you ever wondered when you should start training your kids and grandkids about money and giving? Well, the truth is … children in America are already bombarded with powerful…

It’s a common conundrum for nonprofits. On one hand, they want to expand their existing programs and services to meet ever-growing needs. On the other, they feel pulled to innovate…

Developing personal relationships with grantees takes time and effort, just as it does to develop any relationship. It is therefore essential to begin this process by determining, realistically, how many…

As the daughter of teen parents, I know a thing or 2 about defying conventional expectations for your life. Individual willpower is critical. However, beating the odds is nearly impossible…

K-12 school districts across the country are currently faced with a good problem: an unprecedented infusion of federal funding that needs to be spent quickly provided via the pandemic relief package.…

Nearly one year after the violent murder of George Floyd in broad daylight, the police officer charged with his death has been found guilty, and our country — and classrooms…

One year ago, I posted the question, “Who does home care fall on?” I warned that COVID-19’s abrupt impact on home dynamics was falling disproportionately on girls, and particularly, girls of color…

We know from study after study that most older adults would prefer to age in place, in their homes, with their families and embedded in their communities. But our health…