Whether you are launching a new planned giving program or reviving a flagging one, understanding some key elements of a solid giving program will ensure higher success.

Will you be giving to your favorite nonprofits this season? Do you always give to the same charities or, like many, are you sometimes baffled by the sheer number of donation requests? How do you decide?

Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara Zoo and others tailor programs to reach new audiences and supporters

Is your nonprofit taking complete advantage of Santa Barbara Foundation’s Express Grants? Find out how these little jewels can add tremendous value to an organization by focusing on capacity building activities.

Executives from 36 local nonprofit organizations crowded into the Alumni Room at the University Club this week eager to hear Pam Lewis, Hutton Parker Foundation’s COO, report on the foundation’s history, current activities, and future plans.

Stay on top of the latest news on deductions for charitable donations and share this information with your donors! This just in from Wall Street Journal.

Donor Advised Funds are more popular than ever. Find out how donors and nonprofits alike can benefit from this effective giving tool.

In this interview, Al Rodriguez and Guille Gil-Reynoso give us a peek inside the inner workings of the Santa Barbara Foundation--a vibrant, ever-transforming organization.

Deciding which organizations to give to can be more confusing than in the past. Design your own giving plan that reflects your values and passion by following these three easy steps.

How the practice of "upstream reciprocity" can transform individuals and entire communities--by the simple act of giving to others and expressing our gratitude.