The fastest-growing tool in the philanthropic arena is the donor-advised fund. DAFs are 501(c)(3) philanthropic accounts established at a public charity.

Philanthropy is “coherent” when it is logical, well-organized, well-planned and sensible – as well as easy to understand and articulate.

Philanthropy is “coherent” when it is logical, well-organized, well-planned and sensible – as well as easy to understand and articulate.

Community foundations will play an important role in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN.

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and established a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Let’s put these new goals into a good news/bad news context.

Give children input into giving -- in too many families, philanthropic values are unilaterally created by the older generations.

An important new study finds that half of U.S. nonprofits are at risk financially -- facing inadequate cash reserves, negative income margins and technical insolvency.

Businesses must play a more strategic and integral role in efforts to solve the most pressing problems of our local, national and global communities.

When it comes to the world of philanthropy, 2018 promises to be transformational. Watch for these trends in 2018.

We are currently engaged in the largest wealth transfer in history. Over 50 years, between 2007 and 2061, an estimated $59 trillion will pass from older to younger generations. What does that mean for philanthopy?

Soon, many of us will gather around the Thanksgiving table with family and friends -- to indulge in an abundance of delicious traditional foods and give thanks for abundant blessings and freedoms.

Bruce DeBoskey shares thoughts on giving to international charitable organizations.

Bruce DeBoskey shares thoughts on weak links and strong links in philanthropy.

2016 included record levels of giving and impact investing and more strategic approaches to charitable efforts. 2017 will likely launch its own unique trends.

2016 included record levels of giving and impact investing and more strategic approaches to charitable efforts. 2017 will likely launch its own unique trends.

As this year comes to a close, I want to remind readers — of every political point of view — about the critical role that philanthropy can play in advocating for the fundamental principles that have enabled the success of our unique democracy for nearly 230 years.

Important information about trends in individual and family philanthropy is revealed by two recent studies.

With credit to the authors of the original Donor Bill of Rights, here is my version of what today's philanthropists should seek as they partner with today's nonprofits.

Philanthropy is inherently optimistic, reflecting the deeply held belief that we can have a positive impact on the lives of others as well as on stubborn societal issues. Through philanthropy, individuals can make a difference, promote change, and improve their communities.

As I launch the seventh year of this practice and these columns, I would like to share six key lessons.