The idea of raising major gifts can seem elusive and mysterious. However, recent research shows that even those at small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations can raise major gifts with a few small shifts in process and mindset. These changes are simple to make, but not always easy to implement. The question becomes: How much do … Continue reading The Next Level of Giving: 4 Research-Proven Strategies to Help You Raise Major Gifts
Clooney foundation to fund schools for Syrian refugees
NEW YORK — George Clooney's charitable foundation is planning to open seven public schools for Syrian refugee children. The Clooney Foundation for Justice announced a new partnership Monday with Google, HP and UNICEF to provide education for more than 3,000 refugee children in Lebanon. George Clooney and his wife, British human-rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin Clooney, who … Continue reading Clooney foundation to fund schools for Syrian refugees
Regional Arts Commission Accepting Applications Fellowships for St. Louis Artists
Ten St. Louis artists working in varied disciplines are chosen by an Advisory Committee panel of professionals, peers, and RAC Commissioners each year. These fellowships are investments in the careers of St. Louis artists as well as in the cultural vitality of the region. Artists make substantial contributions to our community’s vibrancy by boosting creative … Continue reading Regional Arts Commission Accepting Applications Fellowships for St. Louis Artists
NFWF Announces Release of Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program 2017 Request for Proposals
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced the release of the 2017 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program (KWRCP). The program, which was launched in 2015 with significant support from SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., is dedicated to studying and protecting killer whales in the wild. This year, KWRCP welcomed … Continue reading NFWF Announces Release of Killer Whale Research and Conservation Program 2017 Request for Proposals
Lebron James Donates $2.5 Million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
When Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James has a passion for something, he will absolutely support it. He recently announced that he will donate $2.5 million to support “Muhammad Ali: A Force for Change,” an exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture. “Muhammad Ali is such a cornerstone of me as … Continue reading Lebron James Donates $2.5 Million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture
Jeff Bezos Says Helping the Neediest Now May Be Where His Philanthropy Goes
Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s wealthiest business leaders, hasn’t given big sums to charities yet, but he signaled today that he is ready to do so — and made clear that he is more interested in giving money to charities that directly help people in desperation than in building institutions that will last for … Continue reading Jeff Bezos Says Helping the Neediest Now May Be Where His Philanthropy Goes
Perfecting Your Pitch for Social Impact Investing and Nonprofit Funding
A persuasive and compelling pitch—when entrepreneurs present their ideas to prospective investors—is necessary to propel most businesses. For social enterprises, in particular, it is the ticket to receiving impact investment and nonprofit grants. At most competitions, a typical pitch lasts only a few minutes, but perfecting it takes hours of crafting, editing, practicing, and fine-tuning. … Continue reading Perfecting Your Pitch for Social Impact Investing and Nonprofit Funding
How a Fundraiser Made His First Six-Figure Ask
Louis Fawcett was about to request the biggest gift of his career: $450,000 for a children’s home in Ethiopia. His nerves kicked in when his plane from Charlotte, N.C., to Scottsdale, Ariz., had technical difficulties. Read the rest of this article and watch the video on The Chronicle of Philanthropy .
Life Insurance- One of the Best Tools to Multiply Your Philanthropy
Charity is a virtue in most religions and philosophies. Giving money or other assets to worthy causes is something that tens of millions of people participate in every single year. Whether the donations are big or small, people willingly donate their hard-earned wealth to causes as diverse as education, health-care, clean drinking water, animal welfare, … Continue reading Life Insurance- One of the Best Tools to Multiply Your Philanthropy
Grant Alert: Asian Women Giving Circle Grants
Founded in 2005, the Asian Women Giving Circle is a collaboration of Asian American women in New York City who are passionate about amplifying the transformative power of the arts and culture to bring about progressive change. The circle promotes grassroots philanthropy by pooling resources to fund projects led by Asian American women who use their … Continue reading Grant Alert: Asian Women Giving Circle Grants
