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Photo courtesy of NASA (2026) When we give, we give to make a difference. What does Giving Done Well look like if we dare to make a difference that tests the limits of what's possible? What if we dare to imagine a world in which everyone thrives—and we use our philanthropy to create it? A Moonshot For All Humanity Many of us were inspired by NASA’s Artemis II mission, which sent four astronauts on a historic 10-day trip around the moon earlier this month. It was a spe

When we give, we give to make a difference. And when we approach our philanthropy with both head and heart , we are more likely to give in ways that are both effective and empathetic. According to research shared by the Greater Good Science Center , when reasoning (the head) and empathy (the heart) work together, they can lead to giving that is both consequential and compassionate. The heart provides the needed “emotional spark” to help, and the head steers that motivati

'Tis the Season to Give For many of us, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the Giving Season. It’s the time when we make decisions about where and how much to give before the clock runs out on the calendar year. We’re in good company: According to Nonprofits Source , gifts made in December alone account for more than 30% of annual giving to nonprofits. Nonprofits depend on this annual surge of generosity, so it’s no coincidence that our mailboxes – real and virtual – are

When we give, we give to make a difference. But sometimes intentions aren’t enough. We’ve heard the stories of donors with the best of...

When we give, we give to make a difference. Part of your philanthropic journey is figuring out how to make the difference you want to see...