purpose
Jul. 6, 2021 9:37 am
An economist outlines the impact of the charitable deduction
Even though it is available only for the 10% of American taxpayers who itemize their tax returns, guest columnist Patrick Rooney says giving incentives affect the amount donors actually give.
purpose
Mar. 23, 2021 12:21 pm
Giving while female: Women are more likely to donate to charities than men of equal means
Women also show a greater preference for collective giving and other collaborative charitable efforts than men. Most people who take part in giving circles are women, say guest columnists Tara Skidmore and Charles Sellen.
purpose
Dec. 2, 2020 8:03 am
Nonprofits are struggling to do more with less money, but donors and volunteers can help: 5 questions answered
It’s critically important that everyone who can afford to donate to nonprofits does so now, says guest columnist Erica Mills Barnhart.
funding
Jun. 17, 2020 11:00 am
US giving reached a near-record $450 billion in 2019
It’s too soon to tell about 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the recession underway and widespread social movements for racial justice, but guest columnist Anna Pruitt looks at three long-term trends to watch.
funding
May 21, 2020 12:56 pm
Charitable giving: Are the rich really stingier than the rest of us?
Many people believe that the rich are inherently less generous — or that they donate only to museums and art galleries, preferably at fancy galas. But not so fast, says Benjamin Priday, an economist who studies charitable giving.
purpose
Dec. 3, 2019 8:37 am
Today is #GivingTuesday! Here are 60 local nonprofit campaigns for you to support
An incomplete list of the myriad local organizations participating in the global philanthropic holiday.
funding
May 6, 2019 8:15 am
Money Moves: The eagle-eyed will notice that these grants and donations total more than $11 million
The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, NRG Gives, Eagles Autism Challenge and more, made significant awards to area organizations in April.
purpose
Apr. 15, 2019 8:00 am
In conversation with Bill Golderer: On changes at Philly’s United Way, his new hires and the bat signal
The CEO with a gift for memorable turns-of-phrase and pop culture allusions has a plan to drop Philadelphia's poverty rate by six percentage points.
results
Jan. 26, 2017 10:52 am
Rooster Soup Co. is open and folks are loving it
"Soup, duh," says Zagat about the charity-minded luncheonette. "Delicious and belly-warming," claims Tablet mag. "A touch of Jewishness," raves Philly.com.
method
Jan. 19, 2017 7:43 am
This Philly startup helps you meet refugee aid workers’ needs
NeedsList is a "holistic needs management" platform that connects individuals to refugee aid workers at small NGOs.