“Giving Code: Silicon Valley Nonprofits and Philanthropy” examines the current status of nonprofits and trends of philanthropists in the area. The report documents the growing disconnect between local needs and how local donors are approaching their giving.
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Bill Somerville: Simple Can Be Significant
Bill Somerville’s career as a maverick grantmaker spans 50 years in the nonprofit sector. At this talk TEDx event, Bill shows us how philanthropic efforts can be nimble, responsive, and imaginative.
Fair and Equitable Compensation in Nonprofit Work
Fair and equitable compensation in the nonprofit sector is required if we are to retain and recruit the best talent to tackle social issues. The Chinese American Community Foundation’s survey on executive compensation in the U.S. paints a different story. What about the situation in Asia?
Largest Donors to Harvard No Longer Chinese
Last fall, the Morningside Foundation, which is supported by Gerald Chan and his brother Ronnie Chan, made a $350 million gift to Harvard University. It was the largest single donation in Harvard’s history at the time. But not anymore.
U.S. Trust Survey Says Giving is Part of Life Well Lived
The 2015 U.S. Trust Insights on Wealth and Worth report found that more than half of the wealthy consider giving back to society an important component of a life well lived.
A (Missed?) Philanthropic Opportunity in Nonprofit Leadership Development
The study, “Cultivating Nonprofit Leadership: A (Missed?) Philanthropic Opportunity,” makes the case that foundations should dedicate additional resources to fund and encourage the development of leaders in the nonprofit sector.
2015 Global Philanthropy Forum: Jim Yong Kim, World Bank President
Day one of the Global Philanthropy Forum featured World Bank President Jim Yong Kim. He spoke of ending extreme poverty by 2030, setting goals to do so, and structuring the organization in order to reach those goals.
Conversation with Jane Wales, CEO, Global Philanthropy Forum
Asian Philanthropy Forum was pleased to be part of the 2015 Global Philanthropy Forum in Washington, DC to cover the conference and aspects around philanthropy in Asia. We speak with Janes Wales as the event kicked off.
Two Reports Say Fundraising Efforts Are Positive
Two recent studies report positive news for non-profit fundraising efforts.
Recap: Asian Philanthropy & Sustainability Forum
The inaugural Asian Philanthropy & Sustainability Forum featured Jenny Bowen of Half the Sky and trends in Asian philanthropy.