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.

How do we measure the impact of a person's life on this world? Does our value lie in what we have or what we do or what we give away to others? The answer seems elusive until you meet Monty Roberts, 82, of horse whisperer fame.

Congressman Salud Carbajal urges nonprofits to diversify funding, expand board composition, develop their people, and nurture relationships with government officials.

Genuinely productive people are not the ones racing through their day quickly completing their check list of to-dos. Charles Duhigg says busyness can replace actual productivity.

A warning from the IRS about a dangerous W-2 "phishing" scam that could target nonprofits.

Nonprofit guru, Joan Garry, describes her ideas on what it takes for a nonprofit to thrive.

Use this simple 5-step process to assess and celebrate your nonprofit's accomplishments and set next year's direction

Donor advised fund popularity has skyrocketed in the past years, becoming the fastest growing vehicle in philanthropy

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?

Find out the secret of using nonprofits to enrich our community through the ripple effect of the simple act of being grateful.