Thinking
We believe good philanthropy starts with good thinking.
Here’s a collection of our writing on the ideas, questions, and challenges shaping the field.
Building Organizational Resilience in Times of Uncertainty
In times of uncertainty, nonprofit organizations face enormous pressure, from tightening budgets to shifting political landscapes to evolving community needs.
Overcoming Psychological Barriers to Giving
Philanthropy has the power to drive transformative change, but even the most committed donors can struggle to take action.
The Power Map: Tap Into the Potential of Family Human Capital
For the 35th issue of The International Family Offices Journal, Managing Director Betsy Erickson partnered with author David Werdiger to provide a tool designed to help advisors guide ultra-high-net-worth families in maximizing collaboration with collective impact.
Are Women Donors the Key to Unlocking More Giving?
Women are reshaping philanthropy with collaborative, values-driven giving, leveraging their growing financial influence to unlock social impact.
Unlocking the Power of DAFs
Donor-advised funds have become increasingly popular over the last 30 years, and for good reason: they are easy to use, have a low barrier to entry, and offer instant tax benefits. However, without a proper plan and additional structures and strategies in place, DAFs can end up keeping large quantities of money on the sidelines that could otherwise be supporting urgent social change efforts.
From Talk to Action: Embedding Equity and Inclusion Principles in Governance Design
A ViaNova report, authored by Jessica Robinson Love and Jessyca Dudley, shares useful lessons and considerations that may help as stakeholders across the social sector work to craft equitable and inclusive governance structures.