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Two new studies of giving in Brazil and Britain show that trust in institutions remains a significant barrier to giving, as is the case generally worldwide, and that digital forms of fundraising can improve the level of trust between donors and recipient organizations.
Most community-based groups led by people of color lack the resources to provide in-depth data about the success of their programs, placing them far behind in competing for grants. If donors truly want to cede more power to these organizations, they need to consider less costly approaches to determining effectiveness.
Many gifts of cash and goods aren’t counted because they don’t go to formal charities.
A raft of troubling economic developments — stubborn inflation, a bear market for stocks, and sagging consumer confidence — have clouded the environment for nonprofits.
When confronted with a crisis, even experienced decision makers often fall for an “action bias” because doing something feels better than doing nothing. But doing nothing is sometimes the better choice.