Articles Index
How to Maximize Your Donation Through A Giving Circle
Giving circles have become a popular way for individuals to channel and amplify their philanthropic impulses. Join with neighbors, friends or colleagues to make your charitable gifts focused and more meaningful
The American Red Cross--From the Johnstown Flood to Hurricane Katrina
The American Red Cross is an American tradition, and deeply engraved in our national memory. We give to it generously; and it responds with aid and relief during our worst disasters.
The Clinton Foundation: Bridging the Gap Between Public and Private
Bill Clinton is a connector par excellence. And it is this gift that has allowed him to become a driving force for good causes across the globe.
Essentials About Your Board of Directors
What are the responsibilities of a board of directors of a nonprofit?
The Case Foundation
The Case Foundation is determined to push the boundaries of citizen-led philanthropy by way of the Internet. The Case Foundation has encouraged ordinary people to engage in philanthropy through social networks and by way of small donations given by many.
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)
The Ronald McDonald House Charities has been around since the 1970s and has become one of the best known charities in the world.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the largest in history. It may well be the most important as well. Approaching intractable world health problems as systems failures that can be solved, the Foundation is bringing new hope to those who had given up on helping the poorest people in the world.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude was founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas.
CNN Heroes a Media Jackpot for Nonprofits
CNN Heroes is the jackpot of exposure for nonprofits. A new CNN hero is highlighted each Friday and that coverage is repeated over and over on the CNN news broadcasts.
Word-of-Mouth Marketing Is Perfect for Nonprofits
Word-of-mouth marketing is so old that we take it for granted. But, it deserves another look and some targeted attention.
ReServe Recruits Baby Boomers and Seniors to Work In Nonprofits
ReServe, an award-winning nonprofit organization in New York City, has an answer for nonprofits looking for help and baby boomers and seniors looking for meaningful work.
Study Finds Online Donors Are Younger, More Generous
The number of online donors is growing. But who are these donors?
The Better Business Bureau--an Original Reformer
The Better Business Bureau, and its predecessors, has been protecting the American consumer since 1906.
The Elderhostel Story
Elderhostel began as a gleam in the eyes of its founders during the 1970s. Today it is the premier provider of educational travel for older adults