Effective Philanthropy

Our nonprofit sector is made up of a myriad of organizations that form our social safety net, empower our citizens and enrich our community via arts, education and culture.  Philanthropists-those who donate time, talent or treasure for the benefit of our community-power area nonprofits.

This Effective Philanthropy Toolkit aims to educate emerging philanthropists, while providing the latest research and resources for more advanced donors so that both can make informed giving decisions that leverage the work of the nonprofits they choose to support. Use the links below to explore the toolkit or download a pdf of the full Effective Philanthropy toolkit.

“It is more difficult to give money away intelligently than it is to earn it in the first place.”
     -- Andrew Carnegie
 
The Who, What and Why of Philanthropy

Building an Effective Philanthropy Strategy - Part 1

  • Selecting your approach
  • Determining your strategy

Building an Effective Philanthropy Strategy - Part 2

  • Doing your research
  • Special Considerations:
    • Strategic philanthropy
    • Funding collaboration

Other Resources

  • National resources
  • Case studies
  • Related articles