Strategic Philanthropy

What does it mean to get compensation right? And why does it matter so much? Getting it right is called "fair and reasonable" by the IRS. It's what the law requires, it's what any CEO wants, and it's what any donor and member of the public expects.

The problems we face in health, environment, education and poverty are ubiquitous and persistent. These problems require profound patience coupled with ingenuity in the way that we marshal our resources to solve them.

The legacies of Rockefeller and Carnegie-and particularly their ethos of questioning and continual learning-were alive on the final day of the Global ...

There are a lot of ways to inspire people. But there is one common strand of DNA that unites all those inspirational people out there. They are committed.

The fact that 35 percent of all American giving went to religious organizations in 2010 reflects how closely bound many of us are with our place of worship. The power of this personal interaction cannot be underestimated.

Countless forces inspire giving--the public library that showed you a new world in your childhood; the scholarship that enabled you or a relative to attend college; the family member who survived her battle with breast cancer.

As philanthropists, the most powerful legacy we can create is one that keeps on giving-through our children. Here are ten easy ways to help your young children make giving become a core value of their own.

When it comes to giving, we can draw inspiring lessons from today's youth. The volunteer rate among sixteen- to nineteen-year-olds, in terms of hours given, has almost doubled since 1989, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Over the course of a decade teaching at Stanford Graduate School of Business and University, I've seen a significant shift in how this new generation thinks about our world and makes life decisions. For the individuals in this generation, the focus is not selling -- it's giving.

Often family traditions begin when they're based around an enjoyable, meaningful activity. This year, express your family's thanks for the blessings you have by sharing them with others -- starting with your children.

Giving stories often have powerful beginnings. Whether that's an event, a set of experiences, or encounters with certain individuals, something usually inspires us to embark on a lifetime of giving.

How many times have you given based solely on the fact that your heartstrings have been tugged? Perhaps it was by an online video or a late-night television commercial? Often, when you make a gift in this way, you have no idea where the dollars will end up.

If you ask just about any philanthropist, from big-time givers to Joanne Q. Public, they'll tell you there are "too many non-profits." They need to me...

Being innovative in your philanthropy allows you to stride forward in your giving journey; you can marry your mind and heart to turn charity into lasting impact; and you can become more ambitious in your giving.

When incomes and bonuses decrease, revenues falter, and businesses stumble, it's more important than ever to give -- not necessarily more, but in a way that matters more. When incomes are down and wallets are stretched, the effectiveness of our giving is what really counts.

Most Americans think there are only two ways to support a child who has been placed in foster care: adopt a child from foster care or become a foster parent. This is too much to ask of most people.

SIBs represent the dawn of a new era, one that will accelerate the evolution of the Impact Economy.

Okay, I'm now talking to a lot of professionals in the nonprofit world. I'm hearing that most nonprofits are fine, but there still a whole bunch wh...

This year's Council on Foundations Conference ended with a session that placed philanthropy on trial. The charge: Philanthropy is not fulfilling its mission of advancing the common good.

Nonprofits competing for funds are now teaming up with for-profit businesses to help curb what is predicted to be another tough year for charitable gi...

About five years ago, I initiated Good Deeds Day in Israel. My initiative was based on my firm belief that every person can give something of himself.