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"You get the best out of others when you give the best of yourself."
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- What are the significant
trends occurring in philanthropy today?
Our research shows significant trends occurring in philanthropy
today.
- What are donors
looking for with nonprofits they support?
Our research indicates that today’s donors want greater
organizational information prior to giving than at any point
in history.
- The world of
philanthropy is rapidly changing by Gordon Loux
Whether the markets are up or down, the last decade has
seen big changes in the American economy. Along with it,
the decade has also witnessed major transformations in the
ways people give away their money.
- Finding ways to
fund what you passionately care about by Jonathan Loux
For years, one of the main things we emphasize in our work
with donors is helping them find a cause that fits their
passions. But in recent years we've been seeing a new breed
of donors--particularly those in their 30s and 40s--who
are finding creative new ways to realize their passions.
(first of two related articles)
- Giving until it
helps by Jonathan Loux
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has created products that have
transformed the way many of us work and live. But Gates
and his fellow Microsoft millionaires have done more than
that. Over the past five years, they have helped transform
the way people give away their wealth. (second of two related
articles)
- From
"irrational exuberance" to sound, principled giving
by Gordon Loux
Still, in our work with donors, we see plenty of irrational
behavior when it comes to the ways some of them give away
their resources. And while exuberance is fine, we have found
that other factors must come into play.
- The Return
of the Rockefellers? by Mark Loux
America's economic boom during the past decade has spawned
an unprecedented growth in charitable giving. During one
recent year, Americans gave away a record $190 billion in
donations to all manner of philanthropic causes.
- Wealthy women
by Jonathan Loux
There's a group of wealthy women that meets once a year
to help its members decide how to more effectively give
away some of their money.
- Key
Findings to Volunteering and Giving Activities
The 1999 INDEPENDENT SECTOR Giving and Volunteering in the
United States is the sixth in a series of biennial national
surveys that report trends in giving and charitable behavior.
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