What Exactly is a “Registered Charity”?
First off, what is a charity? It is an entity with no goal to amass high revenue, hence the name ‘non-profit organization’. Its purpose, recognized by law, is to be charitable and benefit others. It may only engage in charitable activities (though it can be involved with corporate activities if the business involved is related to […]
Back to Basics: What is an NGO?
NGO. You’ve been hearing this term for years, from casual conversations with friends to corporate meetings. Three simple letters, but what do they mean? An NGO, a non-governmental organization, is an entity that comes in many forms, sizes, and styles. They can go in different directions and have different goals. They can focus on a specific […]
Why Bill Gates Takes On “Grand Challenges”: Understanding The World of Non-Profits
What does science have to do with philanthropy? Well, learning how to harness the advances of science in ways that can help the disadvantaged is a clear channel that bridges the two disciplines. The annual Grand Challenges in Global Health conference, hosted by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was launched eleven years ago with […]
What Kind of Giver are You? Series: Understanding The World of Non-Profits
There are all kinds of donors. What kind are you? The annual donor? The voracious volunteer? No matter what way you give, your work matters. 1. The Annual Donor You are an organized, love to plan, type A person. You’ve thought about the issues that matter most to you and done the research on the […]
Social Enterprises vs. Non-Profits: Understanding The World of Non-Profits:
‘Social enterprise’ and ‘non-profit’ are two terms you may be hearing more and more in your day-to-day life. “Oh, I just heard about this great program being launched by this non-profit.” “I think that social enterprise caters towards such a noble cause.” But what exactly are they? How do they differ? Well, here are their […]
The Right Fit For You: Understanding The World of Non-Profits
The size and scope of the public sector can be daunting, with countless charities around the world trying to create a better future. But which one should you give your money to? With which non-profit organization will you be happiest aligning? Answer: You’ll get the greatest satisfaction when you work with a charity that aligns with […]
Yes YOU are a Philanthropist: Understanding The World of Non-Profits
Making the decision to donate money to a charity can be a complex process; it’s a sacrifice that requires commitment and thought. Saving up your hard earned money and giving it to a non-profit organization is a generous gesture that should involve some research. There are a few important decisions you need to make when […]
An Attitude Adjustment: Understanding The World of Non-Profits
“The things we’ve been taught to think about giving and charity and the non-profit sector are actually undermining the causes we love … Our social problems are massive in scale, our organizations are tiny up against them — and we have a belief system that keeps them tiny”. – Dan Pallotta In a 2013 TED […]
Picking a Non-Profit: Three Initial Questions To Ask Yourself
You’ve been thinking about this for months, probably even years. You’ve been wrestling with this commitment, looking over your finances. But now, you’re finally ready to take the plunge and make a donation. Awesome! But where do you want it to go? To which organization, and which cause? Picking an NGO (non-governmental organization) to donate […]
Voice of the Donor #8: Emilie Phelps
In this edition of Voice of the Donor, six year old Emilie Phelps talks about how she heard about the Nepal Earthquake disaster and decided that this year, for her sixth birthday, she was going to ask for donations to send to build classrooms in Nepal so that the children there could have fun like […]
