If we can make this $25,000 match, the RBF will donate $2 for every dollar you give us. If we cannot, we lose that second $25,000 completely.
Baby, it’s cold outside when…
Patrick Rooney has sounded the alarm about a picture of giving in this country that’s so unbalanced it challenges at its essence our understanding of philanthropy.
Á la Carte or Prix Fixe in Your Hosted Tech Services?
More choice in discrete technical support services may better meet your specific needs, but additions come at a price. On the other hand, getting everything in one package is convenient, but “no substitutions, please” is the rule.
Indiegogo Makes its Personal Crowdfunding Platform Free
In something like a virtual group hug, Indiegogo just made it easy to crowdfund a personal cause.
Survey of Physicians: The Problems of Healthcare Access under the ACA
An annual study of physicians indicates where problems lie in healthcare as the implementation of the Affordable Care Act progresses.
Is It Philanthropy If…? Or, Why You Didn’t Get a Multimillion-dollar Gift This Year
Nina Glinski writes for Bloomberg that the rich giving to already-rich institutions is warping our understanding of so-called philanthropy.
New Young Surgeon General Has Strong Ties to Nonprofit Sector
The nation’s youngest surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, has been a dedicated activist in the medical nonprofit community.
Sydney Hostage Crisis Leads to #illridewithyou to Protect Muslim Commuters
A viral Twitter campaign offered help to Muslim commuters caught up in the Sydney hostage crisis.
“Friends-of” Charities Raising Money for Overseas Groups—Including Israeli Military Concerns
The strategy of giving to charities named “Friends of X” is a mechanism in U.S. philanthropy that’s frequently pursued but not well understood.
Final Expenses or Reincarnation? A Small Publication Meets Its Funding Goal
The progressive Bay Guardian abruptly announced its shutdown in mid-October, but a successful crowdfunding campaign may write a new end to its story.
Low Recruitment at TFA Suggests 25% Shortfall against Goals
In the face of mounting criticism, TFA is seeing fewer applicants each year, resulting in a 25 percent shortfall.
Who’s Afraid of Occupy Wall Street? The Red Cross, Apparently
Despite having minute-by-minute information on the ground during 2012’s superstorm, Occupy Sandy got the brushoff from the Red Cross.