A good idea meets up with a worthy cause and a business is born to connect young professionals to philanthropy through socially engaging pub crawls.

The nonprofit world is going viral.

The New World School of the Arts has been a passion for Lydia Harrison and her husband Burton “since it was just a twinkle in people’s eyes.” So it wasn’t surprising the Miami couple wanted to keep helping the arts school long after they’re gone.

The Miami chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals started National Philanthropy Day 26 years ago partly as a way to recognize major donors. It has grown to become a national celebration, with more than 150 chapters holding awards programs. This year, the Miami chapter will recognize five honorees.

Any number of studies will tell you that exercise is beneficial to your health. But is it good for fundraising?

Forget about gift baskets wrapped in cellophane. These days, nonprofits are spicing up fundraisers by offering lavish, one-of-kind experiences and outrageous objects that are sending charity auction supporters into a bidding frenzy.

Casa Valentina was created to provide safe and affordable housing for young women who had aged out of foster care.

When Martha Poulat’s youngest son suffered a stroke at seven months old, she entered the daunting world of pediatric therapy, a maze of speech, language and occupational treatment that for many children creates opportunities for something as basic as talking or as ambitious as a college education.

A successful South Florida businessman and philanthropist, Mark J. Gordon didn’t take long to arrive at the realization that nonprofits go back to the same group of people over and over again for donations.

As a generation ages, nonprofits seek the next wave of philanthropists.

The state of volunteerism in South Florida has suffered several hits in the last year.