Adventures in Adaptation
One funder’s willingness to shift course strategically has been crucial to sustaining a decade-long education initiative.
Foundations - Articles
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Sharing the Stage
The example of venture philanthropy in Europe shows how old and new forms of practice can coexist.
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Uncertain Legacy
Can the history of a century-old foundation amount to more than the sum of its grants?
Making Ideas Move
Investing in communication—whether you’re selling soda or social change—yields results.
A Wave Is Rising
Community foundations are seeing growing activity in building community wealth.
Collaboration-palooza
A new study shows that organizations have a high level of satisfaction with nonprofit collaborations and a desire to collaborate more.
Developing a Global Marketplace for Social Services
Bonds for schoolgirls and malaria vaccines: Pay-for-success initiatives are now tackling issues in the developing world.
Better Relationships, Better Results
A new survey shows that nonprofits and funders are finding new ways of working together, in the effort to achieve greater impact.
What Is a Leadership Funder?
Foundations have supported leadership development for decades, but a shift in mindset and approach—if sustained and expanded—could lead to even greater impact.
Supporting Nonprofit Leadership: A Pre-Flight Briefing
Three tips to help foundations supporting leadership development prepare for a successful journey.