Thoughtful Philanthropy

08/12/2017

Shopping for social change advocates this weekend? Here are my (still excellent) book picks from 2016.

Sometimes the best gift is a really good read. If you’ve got a reader with a penchant for giving on your gift list, here are some great options: Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City and $2.00 a Day: Living …

05/12/2017

Out today! The Thoughtful Philanthropist's Guide to Year-End Giving.

Whether it’s the tax benefits or simply holiday cheer that prompts you to donate to charity this time of year, you’ll get the most out of your giving by doing a bit of thoughtful planning now. If you’ve got charitable …

15/11/2017

Give Tuesday a try. Bet you'll love it!

In just a few short weeks, the Christmas season will be in full swing. Many in the charity sector would like the official start of this frenetic—and let’s fa...

28/08/2017

Even if you're not bound for the classroom this fall, you can still crack open a few new books of your own. Check out these great reads on the enduring topic of poverty in America.

Not headed back to school this month? Commit to some social change learning anyway by checking a few books on the enduring topic of poverty in America.

07/07/2017

Are you a financial advisor? Do you want to talk with your clients about impact investing but not sure where to start? Check out the latest article, co-written by Lauren at Thoughtful Philanthropy, out this week in WealthManagement.com. http://www.wealthmanagement.com/client-relations/three-ways-talk-your-clients-about-impact-investing

How to determine whether impact investing meets clients’ personal and financial goals.

26/04/2017

What to watch for when you're choosing where to give. http://www.thoughtfulphilanthropy.com/red-flags-when-choosing-an-effective-charity/

24/02/2017

President Trump's executive order bans Syrian refugees from entering the U.S. indefinitely. Here are donation-worthy nonprofits working with refugees now.https://tinyurl.com/hqw9okn

20/12/2016

Need a final hour gift for a philanthropically inclined reader? http://www.thoughtfulphilanthropy.com/reader-gift-list-try-excellent-social-change-books/

Sometimes the best gift is a really good read. If you’ve got a reader with a penchant for giving on your gift list, here are some great options: Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City and $2.00 a Day: Living …

28/11/2016

Looking for that perfect gift for the person who cares more about social issues than sweaters? Try a Mini Giving Report from Thoughtful Philanthropy. http://bit.ly/2gm4hLo

Ready or not, Jingle Bell Rock, twinkling lights and spruce-scented candles have arrived. With the election still so fresh in most of our minds, getting into the holiday spirit this year could take more than the standard amount of eggnog. Fortunately, …

10/11/2016

Here's a particularly good list of nonprofits which need support in preparation for a Trump presidency. It's especially nice that the list includes the Southern Poverty Law Center, which works on documenting and exposing hate groups in the US. http://tinyurl.com/jt78chv

From Planned Parenthood to the ACLU, here’s how to donate to some important groups.

10/10/2016

Looking for the hottest social activists in Britain right now? Check out the kitchen.
http://www.thoughtfulphilanthropy.com/uk-celebrity-chefs-get-socially-active/

In recent years, British celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall have become effective social activists.

28/09/2016

In a step that some hope will help revive the African elephant population, this week CITES rejected a process to legalize some forms of ivory trade. A poached tiger can fetch between $25,000 and $50,000 on the black market. For ways to support the eradication of tiger poaching, see my sample giving report: http://www.thoughtfulphilanthropy.com/report/supporting-eradication-tiger-poaching/