A Potential $15-Billion Windfall for Effective Nonprofits - The Giveaway. It’s one of the holy grails of philanthropy: Finding ways to steer more donor money to the highest-performing nonprofits rather than to less-effective or downright fraudulent groups.
A new study by GuideStar and Hope Consulting examines what charities and nonprofit watchdogs can do to help donors make smarter giving decisions—but shows that the groups face an uphill battle. The study is a follow-up to a 2010 report, which found that only 35 percent of people conducted research on a charity before they gave. Helping Nonprofits Benefit From Fresh Ideas - Mission: Innovation. The Hall of Witness at the U.S.
Holocaust Memorial Museum. (Photo by Alan Gilbert, courtesy of USHMM Photo Archives) Nonprofits that are tackling big questions about their mission benefit greatly from seeking ideas from people outside their organization—including those who work in other fields, says Jeff Leitner. The former advertising executive has started a charity to help organizations do just that. Three Steps to Build Better Ties Between Donors and Nonprofits - Opinion.