Philanthropy Daily

Thanksgiving 2011 at St. Mary Catholic Parish Food Pantry began with exactly 100 turkeys for 100 families. But as the line grew longer, two volunteers realized they would run short. They clasped hands and prayed—one Hail Mary, one Glory Be. The moment they said “Amen,” a knock came at the kitchen door. Three turkeys arrived, exactly enough for the three families still waiting...

The committee appointed to prepare a declaration, &c. brought in a draught, which was read:

Ordered, To lie on the table.

Declaration of Independence.

First Draft

A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America in general Congress assembled.

Wh...

Those in the fundraising space are all too familiar with the year-end giving whirlwind: “Giving Tuesday” email blasts, Christmas campaigns, and even New Year’s initiatives are predicated on the fact that most charitable giving occurs in the final months of the year. The donation stream then tends to dry up during the summer months, as many supporters are on vacation or begin ...

Dear Intelligent American,

Happy Independence Day to all as we mark the semiquincentennial of this great and grand Republic, this last best hope of earth, as Mr. Lincoln so rightly described the project that commenced in 1776.

This missive is mailed on a Friday—which is July 3rd. Like the Fourth, it is an important day in our history: On a field in Pennsylvania ...

There is a crisis quietly unfolding across the Central Valley. It is not making national headlines, but its impact will be felt by thousands of families, children, seniors, and individuals facing hardship.

If shelters closed their doors, after-school programs disappeared, food assistance was reduced, and foster youth lost advocates, most people would recognize the seri...