3 tips for cultivating an abundance mindset in your donors

Breaking the cycle of fear-based giving benefits donors and nonprofits alike.

Planning for December in June: a path to year-end fundraising success

It’s never too early to start strategizing for year-end fundraising. In turbulent economic times, a fine-tuned direct mail strategy is more important than ever.

Actionable ideas for nonprofit excellence

Kral delivers a well organized book that cleverly weaves real life examples of nonprofit excellence alongside actionable ideas that any nonprofit employee can put into practice.

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On Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a day on which we remember that the sacrifices of others is for naught if our work does not seek to preserve what theirs did.

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Altruistic infants: giving as proper for persons

Saint Augustine thought infants were ineluctably selfish. But the results of one study suggest that they may be more likely to behave altruistically. Why

Toward a Protestant conception of charity

Protestants and Catholics agree that charity is needful—but theological differences underlie the reasons for charity.

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Declining religious affiliation and civil society

This November, the third Givers, Doers, & Thinkers conference will address the question: How will declining religious affiliation change civil society in the years to come?

The benefits of stewardship culture

By cultivating a culture of stewardship, your organization can strengthen its service of clients and colleagues alike.

The Kansas Government Just Protected Charitable Donations 

A new bill in Kansas provides legal pathways to protect donor intent when written agreements are in place.

Are Americans Losing Their Sense of ‘Belonging’?

A new “Belonging Barometer” has troubling indications for the health of civic culture in America.

Mediating structures: the early days

William A. Schambra’s opening keynote address at the American Enterprise Institute conference on “The Social Breakdown.”

Getting the Most Out of Your Direct Response Agency Partnership

The best direct response agencies take the time to understand their nonprofit clients’ unique culture and needs so they can provide an approach that’s tailored to the organization.


Giving Review Blog

Recent coverage of and commentary about philanthropy and giving

A regular curation.

Peter Thiel: “money doesn’t work that well”

ICYMI: on Bari Weiss’ podcast last week, billionaire talked about effectiveness of giving in contexts of politics and nonprofits.

Mediating structures: the early days

William A. Schambra’s opening keynote address at the American Enterprise Institute conference on “The Social Breakdown.”

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