Giving Matters

Insights on informed charitable giving, and accountability in the nonprofit sector.

Next Steps After Volunteering

It’s estimated that over 60 million people volunteer officially through an organization at least once a year in the United States. What part do you play in this movement of service? Rooted in the heart of the nonprofit ecosystem, volunteerism connects many needed services to our communities. On days like Martin Luther King, Jr. Day… Read more

How September 11th Changed the Charitable Sector Forever

Rich Cowles, Executive Director of Charities Review Council, shares his insight about the charitable aftermath of September 11, 2001, and how mistakes, lessons learned, and increased transparency changed the sector forever. My first indication that Sept. 11, 2001, was not an ordinary day was when a local TV station canceled an interview on how to… Read more

Giving & Family

Single and Giving I work in the nonprofit sector so it could be a given that I like to give to charity. And, when I was single, like many, I tended to give to those nonprofits with which I had a relationship. If I branched out, it was mostly because my brother asked any presents… Read more

Planning and budgeting for charitable giving

I admit it. I am a planner. I plan everything from what I am going to focus on at work each day to what my family will have for dinner each week. A plan helps me focus. So naturally, I also like to create a plan and budget for my charitable giving. By budgeting and… Read more

Accountability Matters

It’s been three months since the new Accountability Wizard® was launched, and the response has been remarkable. Within the first two days, over a dozen nonprofits got started with a review and to date, more than 150 nonprofits have created an account in the Accountability Wizard® and begun the process. Several nonprofits have already met… Read more

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