Time is money! Your volunteers are contributing something with real material value.

http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/value-of-volunteer-time-up-58-cents-in-2016

Click on the image below for more information about iWave!

This post is a great intro to research tools, excellent for a new researcher or someone creating a new research office.

https://www.philanthropydaily.com/who-needs-donor-research-tools    

David Callahan’s new book examines the good and the bad of mega-donors and their gifts.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/14/your-money/wealth-matters-philanthropy-david-callahan.html

Nonprofits who rely on smaller donors are facing an imperative to create a meaningful digital strategy.

https://nonprofitquarterly.org/2017/04/24/effort-revolutionize-fundraising-points-sector-challenge

The charitable deduction is the key that links nonprofits and personal income. It is the piece of tax law that gives us a glimpse into the giving habits of Americans, boosts charitable giving, and more.

https://www.philanthropy.com/article/Tax-Day-Is-Nigh-Heres-How/239770?cid=cpfd_home    

While the top of the giving pyramid is growing, the middle has dropped off somewhat.

https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2017/4/10/mega-gifts-universities-fundraising

Some of the richest U.S. colleges are pushing back against scrutiny by Congress over the tax-exempt status of their endowments.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-18/universities-seek-to-defend-endowments-from-republican-tax-plan

A bit of nonprofit humor in GIF form.

https://www.classy.org/blog/13-awkward-moments-nonprofit-employees-gifs

In the prospect development field, we’re well aware of the importance of philanthropy. This article describes techniques to encourage philanthropic awareness and activity in your children.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-raise-your-child-to-be-a-philanthropist-1489757165