7 Major Gift Secrets Every Fundraiser (and Board Member) Should Know

Most of these tips might seem obvious from our position, but may not always obvious to management.

With foundation funders, does “No” mean “Maybe”? – Part 1

Don't be disheartened when a foundation indicates they do not accept unsolicited proposals.

The Future of Search

This is nice forward-looking piece that ponders what the future of search might be.

Brexit Vote Will Force Philanthropy to Tackle Many Tough Issues

The recent British referendum will have ramifications for people across the globe.

Philanthropy in a Time of Turmoil: 3 Cheers for the Establishment

I was struck by these two sentences: "If they didn’t exist, someone would have to create them. That’s because the need is there and lives are often on the line." The work that we do is important, and it changes lives.

Corporate Philanthropy: Totals Up, Skepticism Down?

It is unlikely that corporate giving will ever approach the level of individual donors, but it is nice to see it inching upward.

Are IPOs coming back?

I hadn't consciously registered a drop in IPOs, but the numbers don't lie.

Brexit: A Silver Lining For Foreign Property Investors

Time will tell whether foreign property investors will take advantage of the recent drop in sterling.

Implications of research on gender & philanthropy for intergenerational transfer of wealth

This is a wonderful interview and don't miss the link to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's report, "Giving to Women and Girls: Who Gives, and Why."

Gold nuggets from the Capgemini World Wealth Report 2016

Leave it to the Helen Brown Group to offer up some wonderful tidbits from the report.

Oil and Gas Slump Moderates, Outlook Improves

The outlook that was reported is a positive sign for the oil and gas industry. As Bruce Bullock noted during our recent happy hour, there is a difference between being poor and feeling poor.

“You’re Just Too Good To Be True”: The Many Odd Faces of the Faux Donor

Thanks to Helen Brown for the link. Once you get through the entertaining stories, take note of the great advice on the importance of due diligence.

“Los Angeles’ multi-millionaire population fluctuates between 6,000 & 11,000 throughout the year.”

Rachel Dakarian tweeted a link to this story by Luxury Society with continued analysis of the 2016 Knight Frank Annual Wealth Report.