Global Donor-Advised Fund Trends Shaping Philanthropy

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are an increasingly popular way for donors to give back to their communities. Over time, DAFs have become a mainstay of fundraising strategies globally — especially in global markets where people have limited means of making large donations.  Donor-advised funds have been around for decades, but only recently has significant growth in […]

Optimize Global Taxation Strategies

While our giving should be motivated by the heart, tax breaks are also an important part of generosity. Charitable-minded donors may take advantage of tax codes to make tax-efficient, practical, and impactful charitable contributions with the right strategy. Multiple factors are considered to find the most tax-efficient way to accomplish philanthropic goals — for example, […]

Ukraine Rapid Response Update

Update: As of 9/18/24 TrustBridge has closed the Rapid Response Fund which raised a total of SFr. 5,281,855.83.All of the funds were distributed by July of 2022 for immediate usage. TrustBridge continues to support donors as they make donations to the affected areas in Ukraine. If you would like help to make a donation to […]

What You Need to Know About International Giving

There is no shortage of needs around the globe. Whether the need is feeding the hungry, sheltering refugees, providing medical care for the sick, the world offers many opportunities for generosity.  Recent events have demonstrated two things: Situations out of our control can quickly plunge people into desperate circumstances, and the devastation and conditions responsible […]

Ukraine Aid Efforts: European Governments And the US Step Up Assistance

Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, multiple governments, organizations, and charities have joined to assist Ukraine. Since the February 24, 2022, invasion, more than three million refugees have fled the country. Government authorities, local partners, the private sector, churches, community-based organizations, and individuals play a pivotal role in providing immediate assistance. In addition, humanitarian partners […]

Ukraine Rapid Response

This page contains updates from the original post. Following the Ukraine invasion on the 24th of February 2022, the TrustBridge network has received a surge in inquiries from donors asking how to help. As a result, TrustBridge is activating its Rapid Response Fund. WHAT IS THE RAPID RESPONSE FUND? The Rapid Response Fund is an […]

Measuring Impact to Improve Your Grantmaking Process

Results, impact, and return on investment (ROI) aren’t simply buzzwords; they provide a solid understanding of grantee performance to ensure grantees reach program goals that drive change.  With over 10 million nonprofits and non-governmental organizations worldwide, grantmakers maintain expenditure responsibility over funds granted to ensure the purposes of the grant are fulfilled. Alignment of impact measurement […]

Open Your Heart for Year-End Giving

The end of the calendar year is filled with festive celebrations with family and friends, a focus on gratitude, and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people less fortunate. On average, end-of-year giving accounts for 30 to 50 percent of a nonprofit organization’s budget. Why do we give more at the […]