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Time Saving Insights in Philanthropy and Career Development.

Blended Gifts in a Capital Campaign—Where Do They Fit In?

By definition, blended gifts are usually a combination of assets donated up front, along with a deferred gift of some type. Those assets can include cash, a grant from...

Basic Steps When Starting an Endowment Fund

Planned gifts provide the primary source of revenue for an endowment fund, and this revenue is invested in perpetuity to provide income for the continued support of a nonprofit. There are five basic steps...

Major Donor Cultivation 101

Whether your organization is a large, well-known charity or a nonprofit with a small budget, major donor cultivation matters. It's one of the most important aspects of...

New Legacy Society Honors Three Trailblazing South Florida Philanthropists

After receiving three meaningful planned gifts over the last few years, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. is preparing to launch their first Legacy Society. The early stages of...

Personal Development

Success-Hindering Habits to Kick out of Your Life

Does it seem like success is eluding you? Success is only as far as you allow it to be. Surprisingly, it’s something that you have complete control over and can easily will into your life.

Do not be afraid to make decisions. Do not be afraid to make mistakes. Carly Fiorina

Personal Development

When an Interviewer Asks You to Describe Yourself

Some interviewers may be stalling because they haven’t had time to study your resume, or they may realize that open-ended questions are an effective way to identify candidates who can fit in and perform well. 

By the Numbers

  • Giving by individuals increased by 2.8% in 2019, to an estimated $309.66 billion.
  • Giving to health organizations increased by 4.9%, to $41.46 billion, by 2019.
  • Giving to public-society benefit organizations increased an estimated 11.1% between 2018 and 2019, to $37.16 billion.
  • Giving to humanities increased 10.6% between 2018 and 2019, to $21.64 billion.
  • Giving to humanities increased 10.6% between 2018 and 2019, to $21.64 billion.

Random interesting stats presented monthly from various sources.

By the Numbers

Consider the recruitment opportunities for your organization that these stats indicate:

  • About 63 million Americans (25% of the adult population) volunteer their time, talents, and energy to making a difference.
  • These people spend an average of 52 hours/year volunteering.
  • 72% of volunteers are involved with only one organization, while 18.3% are involved with two.

Random interesting stats presented monthly from various sources.