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Mental health
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Climate activists realize that it's a bad look to be an 'eco-pooper,' embrace joy for a change | Fortune

Activists are using joy and community to combat climate change instead of focusing on sacrifice and doom.
#philanthropy
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
2 days ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
Fundraising
fromNature
2 days ago

How to secure philanthropic funding in a competitive climate

Jim Simons significantly impacted science funding through his philanthropic efforts, establishing the Simons Foundation and contributing billions to research.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
2 days ago

Meeting the moment: how scientific philanthropies are expanding their reach

Federal funding cuts in 2025 prompted increased reliance on philanthropic funding for research and development in the US.
Fundraising
fromNature
2 days ago

How to secure philanthropic funding in a competitive climate

Jim Simons significantly impacted science funding through his philanthropic efforts, establishing the Simons Foundation and contributing billions to research.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The people who can't accept help without immediately offering something in return aren't generous. They're running an internal ledger that was installed the first time receiving something came with strings, and the ledger has never once gone quiet - Silicon Canals

Reciprocity can mask a debt-avoidance reflex, where individuals feel compelled to repay kindness immediately due to anxiety rather than genuine generosity.
Fundraising
fromThedrum
2 days ago

Digital Marketing and the Third Sector

Charities effectively use digital marketing and social media to connect with audiences and enhance fundraising efforts.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Pride organizations call on Ontario to create fund to support festivals as costs climb | CBC News

Organizers request $1.5 million annually for three years to support rising costs of Pride festivals in Ontario.
New York City
fromJezebel
1 week ago

A Christmas Wish Come True-the Guy Who Runs SantaCon Is Going to Jail

Stefan Pildes, founder of SantaCon, was arrested for wire fraud, misappropriating over $1.3 million intended for charity.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

'Breaks our hearts': Chow endorses fundraising efforts by 2 charities for people in Lebanon | CBC News

Toronto endorses fundraising for Lebanon conflict victims through Doctors Without Borders and the Canadian Red Cross.
Fundraising
fromFast Company
4 days ago

A different kind of "trust" fund

Trust is essential for effective climate innovation, requiring collaboration over competition among organizations addressing the climate crisis.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Charity cleared after false claims online over migrant welcome project

City of Sanctuary UK was cleared of wrongdoing after allegations of inappropriate activities in schools were found to be misleading and false.
Fundraising
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Despite razor-thin profits, chefs give their time and food to charity. Why they do it

Chefs frequently contribute their time and food to charity events, showcasing their commitment to community support.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Why "Service" and "Giving Back" Get It Wrong

Fresh terminology is needed for 'service' and 'giving back' to avoid implying a moral hierarchy.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

There's Only One Right Time to Give Gifts to Adults. It Doesn't Involve a Major Holiday.

Spontaneous gifts are more meaningful than obligatory ones, fostering genuine connections without the pressure of forced giving.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: what would be the most socially useful way to spend a billion dollars?

I've always thought it would be good to acquire an old warehouse in every town throughout the land and convert it into low-rent community workspaces for artists, local charities and small businesses getting off the ground. A kind of people's WeWork. What would others do with a humungous, but not unlimited, pile of dosh to benefit society? Roland Freeman, West Yorkshire Send new questions to nq@theguardian.com.
Left-wing politics
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

They Build Bridges to Create Opportunities for Others

Meaningful milestones reveal how relationships, generativity, and sacrifice create belonging, stability, and enduring family legacy.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on falling donations to charity: rising living costs are part of the problem, but not all of it | Editorial

UK charitable donations fell from 15.4 billion to 14 billion, marking the first overall drop since 2021, with fewer donors giving smaller amounts despite high-profile fundraising campaigns.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

9 ways lower-middle-class families make holidays special without spending much that wealthy families could learn from - Silicon Canals

My dad would be up at dawn, not to prepare some elaborate feast, but to set up the treasure hunt he'd created using clues written on the backs of old envelopes. Each riddle led us kids to another spot in the house, building anticipation for modest gifts hidden in creative places. The whole thing probably cost him nothing but time and imagination, yet thirty years later, I remember those hunts more vividly than any expensive present I've ever received.
Relationships
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Charity hopes new HQ can bring people together

Health Connections Guernsey purchased Beatrice House for £1m to create a community hub where younger and older islanders connect through intergenerational activities and support services.
Fundraising
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Overhead-Free Strategy That Tripled Donations

Zero-overhead guarantees triple donations, and reframing identical overhead costs increases donor participation from 49% to 71%.
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