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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 […]

Streamline and Strengthen Your Global Grantmaking Capabilities

The capacity to address the world’s most pressing needs and respond to a crisis requires that grantmakers are well-equipped to deliver help in every corner of the world. Since the early 2000s, international grantmaking has increased from about 14 to about 30 percent of all foundation giving. But, unfortunately, challenges and restrictions can make global […]

7 Myths About Donor-Advised Funds

Donor-advised funds (DAFs) continue to grow in popularity. Between 2011 and 2019, DAFs increased from nearly five percent of individuals giving to more than 12 percent. In addition, the number of DAF accounts more than tripled in 2020 and continued to increase during the pandemic. Yet, there are still misconceptions about the tax-efficient giving vehicle, and […]

Harness Your Philanthropic Power to Make a Global Impact

There are still steep mountains to climb to address the world’s most pressing problems. Still, today’s philanthropists are savvier than ever before, thanks to the one-stop giving convenience and simplicity of donor-advised funds (DAFs). The DAF model amplifies the power of individual giving by creating a tool that allows more strategic giving and engagement and […]