This week on the Intelligent Edge, Senior Consultant Maura Baron gives a rundown of community foundations and what they do and don't do.| Helen Brown Group
by: Melissa Bank Stepno, President & CEO I’ve had the privilege of hearing directly from several philanthropists about how they’re approaching the concept of multi-generational giving. These conversations have been candid, reflective and revealing, not just how families think about legacy, but how they actively shape it through intentional choices, shared values, and evolving strategies. […]| Helen Brown Group
By: Senior Consultant, Debbi Olley It’s a hyperconnected world, we’re told, and you’ve likely used some sort of connecting relationships in your own life. Maybe you’ve played a version of Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon with your friends. Or maybe, when looking for a new job, you’ve engaged in what my late mother (and plenty […]| Helen Brown Group
By: Heather Willis, Senior Consultant The largest wealth transfer in history, combined with the rise of artificial intelligence, is transforming philanthropy. As trillions shift to next-gen inheritors who demand personalization, transparency, and impact, AI is changing how nonprofits understand, engage, and inspire them. The challenge is not if AI will influence next-gen giving, but how […]| Helen Brown Group
By: Angie Herrington, Senior Consultant History of Watchdogs “Quis custodes ipsos custodiet?” is a Latin phrase from a Roman satirical poet which translates to “who will guard the guards themselves?” Variations of the phrase from 100 A.D. have influenced later writers questioning influence of the wealthy and the actions of governments and regimes. The phrase […]| Helen Brown Group
By: Grace Chandonnet, Senior Consultant The Helen Brown Group has been discussing the need for due diligence in prospect intelligence in this space for years, and for better or worse, it is still an important topic – maybe more now than ever. It’s a sobering time for nonprofits for a variety of reasons, and if […]| Helen Brown Group
This week on the Intelligent Edge, Senior Consultant Heather Hoke shares a new philanthropic investment model: Philanthropic Private Equity.| Helen Brown Group
