The Price of Giving
A critique of the Gates Foundation doubles as a critique of the “philanthrocapitalism” model in general.
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Foundations - Articles
New and innovative ideas for leaders of foundations (more)
Five Guidelines for Successful Funder Collaborations
Lessons from the Packard Foundation on how funders can effectively work together to amplify their resources and impact.
Philanthropy: The New Risk Capital?
Novel, targeted investment strategies are giving donors a powerful chance to spend wisely—by fueling the innovation economy.
How to Find Breakthrough Ideas
If innovation is everywhere these days, why is finding it so hard?
Building New Networks for Efficient, Affordable Housing
Three lessons on accelerating targeted social change through network building.
Distributing Leadership, Promoting Stewardship
Foundations can play an essential role in generating authentic conversation on hard issues, but they must be both an equal player among community partners and an active steward of the mission.
A New Lens for Disaster Recovery
Nine investment principles for supporting disaster relief and recovery among under-resourced women and families.
Back to School
In Ethiopia, a foundation-led initiative uses accelerated learning techniques to give young people a second chance at an education.
Tracking Trafficking
Supplements to the article “Casting a Tight Net.”
Casting a Tight Net
Humanity United is pursuing a strategy that combines carrots and sticks—collaboration and activism—to confront human rights abuse in the seafood industry. Includes magazine extras.