by Jim Eischens | Feb 19, 2019 | Community Engagement, Jim Eischens, Philanthropy
The world of philanthropy can seem very staid and conservative, especially when it comes to established foundations. The Ford Foundation, though, is looking at the world of philanthropy differently. Partly, this is because of new leadership at the top. Darren Walker...
by Jim Eischens | Oct 22, 2018 | Entrepreneur, Jim Eischens, Philanthropy
Philanthropy isn't focused on individuals giving money, but rather on creating solutions for problems that plague society. A philanthropist should think like an entrepreneur and find ways to build social enterprises when it comes to social challenges. There are many...
by Jim Eischens | Sep 24, 2018 | Community Engagement, Jim Eischens, Technology
In the spring of 2017, something new began in Louisville, Kentucky. The Gigabit Experience Center in the city provided something that is critical in the 21st century -- a free, high-speed internet. Although most people throughout the world use the internet, there are...
by Jim Eischens | Sep 16, 2018 | Community Engagement, Jim Eischens, Philanthropy
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has long kept quiet about his philanthropy. In a tweet and an address in Washington, D. C., Bezos has finally broken the silence. His philanthropy plan is of donating $2 billion for preschool programs for people of low income as well...
by Jim Eischens | Aug 18, 2018 | Community Engagement, Jim Eischens, Philanthropy
Community engagement is something I am very passionate about. I believe It’s important to give back to your community in any way you can to better the environment and the lives of the people who live there. Not only does it help make the community a better place, but...
by Jim Eischens | Aug 1, 2018 | Charity, Community Engagement, Jim Eischens, Philanthropy, Uncategorized
A nonprofit organization's success is measured in its productivity. Nonprofits that drag feet and fail to produce tangible results towards fulfilling their mission may struggle to fund their operations. There ways to improve productivity within a nonprofit, however,...
