A Big Example of Direct Giving
A Minneapolis couple try to give away all of their considerable income each year. Most contributions go to nonprofits, but for the past decade, they’ve increased their giving to individuals. Here’s why.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Many Attractive Elements of Direct Giving Also Have Downsides
The potential for scams, the challenges to scale effectively, and the potential to amplify existing inequities are just a few of the drawbacks of direct giving through crowdfunding campaigns, payment apps, and other technologies.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Mutual-Aid Groups Ponder What’s Next
Neighbors came together to help one another with food and other basic needs during the pandemic. Some of the volunteer-led efforts are now seeking nonprofit status.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
What Drives Direct Giving and Why It Matters to Nonprofits
Whether the popularity of direct giving is a sign that nonprofits aren’t winning the trust or hearts of some portion of the giving public remains an open question. But it’s critical that nonprofits pay attention and take all kinds of giving seriously — including that which doesn’t pass through formal charitable structures.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Diverse Donors Led the Shift to Social- and Racial-Justice Giving in 2020, New Report Says
Foundations and companies turned to leaders and donors of color to help guide their racial-justice giving.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Fundraiser Salaries Remained Flat in 2020
Fundraisers were more likely to say they planned to stay in their current jobs than in past years, according to a new survey, which also found that it took fewer fundraisers to bring in $1 million at international aid groups than at arts or environmental organizations.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Tech Tool Helps Nonprofits Attract Supporters on Facebook — and Stay in Touch With Them
The Susan G. Komen Foundation has experimented with fundraising challenges on the social media giant’s groups, Messenger, and advertising.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Value of Charitable Deduction for All Americans Still Unclear
Charitable giving was sluggish in 2020, according to “Giving USA,” making it hard to see a clear benefit from the temporary tax provisions allowing Americans to deduct charitable gifts even if they don’t itemize.
By dan.parks and Eden Stiffman
Giving Grew in a Tumultuous Year but Not for All. What’s Ahead in 2021?
Individual giving made up 69 percent of all philanthropy last year, the smallest share “Giving USA” has ever recorded.
By Eden Stiffman and Michael Theis
Crypto, Meet Donor-Advised Funds: a New Way of Giving
A crypto-enthusiast has developed a system that makes it easy for charities to receive digital currencies — and could open the door to new, young, tech-savvy donors.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor