A new report on Americans’ charitable giving shows giving has surpassed the prerecession mark. Giving USA 2015 estimates a record $358.4 billion in charitable giving last year, representing an increase of 7.1% over the previous year.

With the U.S. poverty rate at its highest in 50 years, we must focus on new and innovative ideas to build healthy, resilient and sustainable communities. The ground-breaking book Investing in What Works for America’s Communities Off-site presents...