People who regularly give to charity sometimes choose to “bunch” their donations in some years by giving two or more years’ worth of contributions to their favorite organizations. This way, they benefit from an income-tax deduction, thereby reducing the cost of the gifts by the amount of their tax savings. Read More
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Practical Tips for Year-End Contributions, 2023 Edition
It is the season of giving. If you are making year-end charitable gifts, here are some tips to maximize results for you and the causes you care about. Read More
Endowment: A User’s Guide
Endowment is a powerful tool for support of a charity’s mission, but it is often not fully understood by the general public. In this article, we explore the concept from the donor’s perspective. Read More
Getting Started in Philanthropy: A Guide to Giving
New to charitable giving or want to be more effective? Here is a pathway toward the joy of making a difference. Read More
Being a Novice
In a November 2022 interview, Amazon founder and multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos said philanthropy is hard. What do we do when new things are hard? If we’re smart, we ask for help. Read More
How is Effective Altruism Different Than Plain Old Generosity?
In The Seven Faces of Philanthropy (Jossey-Bass, Inc. Publishers, 1994), authors Russ Alan Prince and Karen Maru File define seven types or “faces” of donor, based upon their primary motivations for giving. One of those faces is the Altruist. Read More