Philanthropy Trends That Are Changing How People Give
The long-run shifts behind how people give now, why each one is happening, and what they mean for a donor deciding where money should go.
National Philanthropy Day: What It Is and How to Mark It
National Philanthropy Day falls on November 15 – what the day is, where it came from, and what generosity looks like at every scale, not just the famous kind.
What Charities Give the Highest Percentage to Their Cause?
Which charities send the most of every dollar to the work, what the published benchmarks actually require, and how to check any charity’s program percentage yourself.
What Charities Do Celebrities Support?
These days, influence travels faster than policy, and visibility can shift public consciousness overnight, so many people wonder what charities do celebrities support and, more importantly, why their giving matters. Today’s celebrity philanthropy isn’t just a red-carpet gesture or a well-timed photo op. Increasingly, it’s strategic, long-term, and rooted in a genuine desire to create […]
Generational Giving: How Different Generations Give
Philanthropy in the United States is experiencing a significant shift in generational giving and technology. Once driven by institutional trust, mailed checks, and a small group of wealthy donors, giving now shows a more diverse and digitally connected society. Religious donations have dropped from over half of all contributions in 1980 to less than 27% […]
Philanthropy vs Charity: How Are They Different?
Charity meets an immediate need and philanthropy changes the conditions behind it – the real difference, where it blurs, and which one your giving should be.
A Guide to Navigating GuideStar for Donors
GuideStar is now part of Candid, formed when Foundation Center and GuideStar merged in 2019, and Charity Check is Candid’s paid compliance report that verifies a nonprofit against IRS and OFAC records. It is built for grantmakers documenting due diligence, not for individual donors. If you want to see a nonprofit’s mission, programs, leadership, financials, […]
Charity Watchdogs: Who They Are and What Each One Misses
The four charity watchdogs American donors actually use, how each one builds its rating, what all of them miss, and how to read a score without being misled.
10 of Some of the US’s Impactful Education Nonprofits
Attention, aspiring college achievers! Worried about the cost of tuition and other college expenses? You’re not the only one. Fortunately, education nonprofits are ready to lend a helping hand. These organizations offer scholarships, support programs, and a wealth of resources to help you achieve your academic goals without drowning in debt. This article showcases 10 […]