My father is a fundraiser. My grandfather was a fundraiser. And just about all of my siblings and close relatives are involved in community…
A Conversation with “Mr Viral”: How Nonprofits Can Reach Viral Success
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The verdict is in: the people of the nonprofit world are ready for a radical shift. I’m not talking about some nicely-folded policy changes…
Say ‘No’ to Donor Extortion
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Giving: The Science of Lasting Happiness
You know those deep, gaping, and painful existential feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, and meaninglessness you’ve been feeling all your life? That bottomless void that…
How This Crowdfunding Campaign Went From $1,500 to $15M
It began as a simple $1,500 Facebook fundraiser, sparked by a couple that wanted to make any difference in any way that they could…
The Giving Pledge, Compounded
Could the Giving Pledge be more giving? The gutsiest and most awe-inspiring trend in charitable giving is the commitment from Warren Buffett, Bill and…
The Business of Non-Profits: For-profit thinking in the social impact space
If you want to make real social impact you have to build a real social impact business that focuses on supporting your cause through…
What the Heck is a “Culture of Philanthropy?”
You know when you’re at a meeting, and the person leading said meeting keeps throwing around a term over and over again, and…
6 Impact Entrepreneurs Changing the World
When we think about the characteristics of a true entrepreneur, we think about their exceptional talent, skills, vision and willingness to take extreme risk;…