Change Can Start Anywhere. It’s Up to Philanthropy to Get Onboard.
Dennis McMillian shares the story of Aurora Johnson, who saw an opportunity to bring services and resources to an underserved, rural Alaskan community.
Category: Community Philanthropy
Local Action: Philanthropy’s Answer to “Where Do I Start?”
This article explores how individuals and organizations find opportunities to get involved — to plug into the communities they care about, and spur others to action as well.
Giving More by Giving Together
While data on the growth of collective giving groups has not been collected extensively, the pattern of increasing collaboration remains clear.
Governments and Nonprofits: New Partnerships or Paradigm Shifts?
This piece from our 2018 Trends report highlights the evolving partnerships between government and philanthropy.
The Globalization of Philanthropy
This piece highlights the globalization of philanthropy — how communities around the world are adopting similar structures, policies, and strategies.
The Continued Rise of Collective Giving
A 2017 report from the Collective Giving Research Group investigates the current scope and scale of collective giving groups in the U.S. to understand their impact on donor giving and civic engagement.
Increasing Focus on Place-Based Work and Systems Change
This feature from our 2017 Trends report highlights a resurgence in interest in philanthropy’s role in place-based change.
The Growth of Global Community Philanthropy
This feature from our 2017 Trends report highlights community philanthropies as among the fastest growing institutional forms of global giving.
The Growth of Crowdfunding & Collective Giving
This feature from our 2017 Trends report highlights crowdfunding platforms and giving circles expanding and becoming increasing important.
Philanthropy in the Aftermath of Disaster
In the days following the 2016 shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla., Jason Franklin reflects on the role of philanthropy in responding to crisis and disaster.