Philanthropy and Inequality
The disruptive force of the "new philanthropy" holds the promise of helping to reduce inequality. But will it actually do so?
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Foundations - Articles
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Curbing Corruption
Political reform alone doesn't ensure good government. Equally important, if not more so, are institutions that let citizens act collectively.
The Growth of European Venture Philanthropy
Growing numbers of foundations, government agencies, and corporations in Europe are adopting venture philanthropy practices.
Local Resources for Local Needs
A look at Silicon Valley’s surprising disconnect and opportunities that all local funders should consider.
Be Nice. Fund Results. Minimize Hassle. Help Out.
The word from the trenches on how funders can make life easier for everyone.
A New Approach to India’s Water Sanitation Crisis: Part 2
A two-part series on using systems mapping to predict a city’s capacity for adopting change.
Organizations Need to “Lean In” Too
Philanthropic organizations must “lean in” and confront the various ways their collective cultures get in the way.
Building Venture Capital from Within
Five lessons on creating a venture capital fund inside a foundation—a look at the Knight Enterprise Fund.
Lessons of an SSIR Blogger
A look back at government regulation, philanthropy, “social blank” movements, and third sector grit.
L3Cs: A Cure in Search of a Disease
Most social problems now addressed by charities cannot be appropriately addressed by for-profit entities, whether or not those entities pledge to restrict or recycle their profits.