5 Best Practices for successful growth

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Growing a cause is exhilarating—you feel the momentum, see new faces at events, and watch donation numbers tick upward. But growth and scaling also amplifies every hidden flaw. A single‑sheet donor tracker that worked when you had twenty supporters suddenly becomes a labyrinth once you pass five hundred. This article from Forbes highlights these issues, … Read more

How to Create a Scholarship Application That Attracts Top Talent

Scholarship Application

Creating a scholarship program is a powerful way to support students, promote equity, and leave a lasting impact. But designing an application that actually attracts top talent—and managing the process efficiently—can be a real challenge. Many well-meaning donors and organizations struggle to balance clarity, accessibility, and compliance, especially without dedicated infrastructure or staff. That’s why … Read more

EOFs for Diversity: Empowering Underrepresented Communities

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Education is one of the most powerful tools for addressing inequality and empowering underrepresented communities. Here, donors increasingly seek ways to create a lasting impact that transforms individual lives, as well as uplifts entire communities.  For many philanthropists, traditional giving channels may feel too broad or disconnected from the causes closest to their hearts.  However, … Read more

Tax Season Tips for EOF and CSF Donors

tax season

Tax laws may seem complex, but this is where one of the biggest advantages of Education Opportunity Funds (EOF) or Community Support Funds (CSF) apply. Everything needed to get tax deductions is already available through these funds. However, just to make sure that everything is covered, let’s look at some tax season tips that EOF … Read more

EOFs vs. Donor-Advised Funds: What’s the Difference?

EOFs vs. Donor-Advised Funds

Philanthropy offers multiple pathways for individuals and organizations to make a meaningful difference. Two popular vehicles are Educational Opportunity Funds (EOFs) and Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). EOFs are actually a type of DAF, focused primarily on funding scholarships and grants in education through private giving. Traditional DAFs, in contrast, are typically used by nonprofit organizations or … Read more

Best Ways to Make an Impact Without Starting a Nonprofit

Best Ways to Make an Impact Without Starting a Nonprofit

Philanthropy has never been more dynamic or impactful. Today’s donors and organizers are driven by a shared desire: to make a meaningful difference in the causes they care about. Yet, navigating the complexities of traditional nonprofit structures can feel daunting, leaving many potential changemakers searching for simpler, more effective avenues to achieve their goals. For … Read more