Tag Archives: Philanthropy

As thousands of people from across the world celebrate the 70th anniversary of Israel’s independence, Jewish National Fund-USA is proud to announce that over 600,000 donors have raised $505 million for JNF's One Billion Dollar Roadmap for the Next Decade campaign in just four years.

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.

JNF Hosts over 30 Events Nationwide to Highlight the Impact of Women on Philanthropy.

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.

The family of Barbara Tobor Margolis has made a unique and generous gift in her memory to Congregation Har HaShem to support the operations of the congregation that she helped found.

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.

4th Night for Philanthropy – a way to encourage giving and discussions of Tzedakah during your family’s Hanukkah celebration.

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.

Bruce DeBoskey talks about six trends that he's seeing in philanthropy that will help shape the field in the coming year.

During the third quarter of 2015, Rose Community Foundation awarded 157 grants totaling more than $2.4 million.

Six years ago, John and Judith Shear of Chicago wanted to experience the real Israel, away from the well-worn tourist paths.

When meeting with affluent family clients, advisers frequently invoke the warning: "shirtsleeves-to-shirtsleeves in three generations." Here are some strategies to increase the chances of successful transitions.

Although philanthropy is a deeply personal and highly individualized endeavor, here are the top five broadly applicable lessons I've learned in the last five years.

Some personal relationships last a lifetime. Many of them end, however, and people move on.