Jacob Bucko

Jacob Bucko is the Givers, Doers, & Thinkers podcast production assistant and marketing coordinator for AmPhil, working from the West Chester office. He works primarily with the marketing and business development group. Jacob grew up in Philadelphia and earned a degree in Communication Studies from Temple University with a focus in marketing and branding. During his time at Temple he was on the varsity men's crew team and competed at the national level for four years.


Group of people representing advisory council that engages retirees and gen zers, identifies future board of directors members, and rewards promising nonprofit staff members.
Your nonprofit probably needs an advisory council

As the number of charitably inclined Gen Zers and philanthropically involved retirees skyrockets, it’s worth considering the benefits an advisory council could bring to your organization.

Man adding money to early retirement plan in order to support philanthropy as he ages
How early retirees can plan for philanthropy

A financial plan for early retirement should include a concrete strategy for ongoing philanthropic involvement.


Announcing the 2024 Center for Civil Society Fundraising Survey

Take this brief survey for fundraising professionals to share how you feel about your profession and big-picture fundraising conditions.

Cheers to fundraisers in the giving season
An ode to fundraisers

December is a hectic month for fundraisers, but it’s worth pausing to remember just how important that fundraising work is.


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The future of Christian higher education

As the higher-ed landscape changes, it’s time for deeper conversations about what the future holds for Christian colleges and universities.

Bitcoin coin flip representing Sam Bankman-Fried's gamble on crypto and effective altruism
Sam Bankman-Fried’s coin flip

SBF’s trial gives us a closer look at his philosophy of betting on fraud and raises the question, what does his downfall mean for the Effective Altruism movement?


A stronger center and more robust civil society

The Center for Civil Society has a new website and a renewed commitment to helping nonprofit fundraisers strengthen civil society.

Catholic generosity is failing to measure up

Are churches communicating the importance of giving? If not, what does this mean for charitable giving and the health of civil society?


Funding America’s pastime

Providing support for youth baseball benefits youths and communities, and bolsters the future of Major League Baseball itself.

3 tips for cultivating an abundance mindset in your donors

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