Charitable Giving
How COVID May Impact Your Year-End Giving
Most people have a list of their favorite charities that they donate to at year end. But the impact of the coronavirus on our nonprofits might shine a different light on your charitable giving.
Is Your Nonprofit Ready for Giving Tuesday?
The popularity of Giving Tuesday has grown into a global movement inspiring hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Securing Your Nonprofits Future through Planned Giving
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.
Three Steps For Creating Your Own End-of-Year Giving Plan
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?
Innovative Approaches Ensure Nonprofit Organizations Survive and Thrive in New Era
Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara Zoo and others tailor programs to reach new audiences and supporters
Santa Barbara Foundation's Express Grants Have Something for Everyone
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.
Pam Lewis Delivers Hutton's Inside Scoop to Nonprofit Executives
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.
Congress Reauthorizes Tax Breaks for Charitable Donations
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.
The Secret Success of Donor Advised Funds to Benefit Nonprofits and Donors Alike
Donor Advised Funds are more popular than ever. Find out how donors and nonprofits alike can benefit from this effective giving tool.
Philanthropy and Creating the Future We Want
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.