Transforming the Donor-Grantee Relationship
Effective giving requires strong personal relationships and networks.
Philanthropy - Articles
Innovative ideas for donors, foundation leaders, and philanthropists (more)
Fostering For-Profit Civic Innovation
City, state, and federal government agencies in the United States could benefit from the creative energy of new companies dedicated to the unique challenges of the public sector.
Keeping the “Community” in Community Foundations
A response to the recent article "Redefining Community Foundations" and why community foundations need to stay focused on local impact.
Funding the Unforeseen
By creating mechanisms to efficiently plan for uncertainty, philanthropists can ensure that they maintain forward momentum and keep their impact on track.
Changemaker vs. Grantmaker
Three abilities every foundation needs to achieve long-term impact.
Giving That Gets Results: An Introduction
A look at adaptive philanthropy, and the forthcoming series of blogs, videos, and webinars that explore new and important approaches to philanthropy.
Smart Gifts Keep On Giving
A philanthropic investment in Guatemala has established an ongoing stream of revenue to reach at-risk kids.
SSIR x Bridgespan: Giving That Gets Results
Giving That Gets Results is an eight-week series of voices from the vanguard of giving. Philanthropists and foundation executives share how they are adapting their strategies, aiming for results, and measuring their impact to learn and improve. #givesmart
Overhead Costs: The Obsession Must Stop
We can’t separate nonprofit programs from the people who develop and deliver them.
Evaluation’s Next Generation
A look at characteristics and approaches that represent the evolution of traditional evaluation.