Social Change Increasingly Requires Networked Action
In order to effectively create social change, we must use social connections and a networking mindset to maximize impact.
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An Idea That Spreads: Intercontinental Ballistic Microfinance
It is critical that high-performing organizations learn how to tell authentic stories about their impact.
Philanthropy as Infrastructure?
As a society, we should not encourage the replacement of public responsibilities by private philanthropy.
Social Media: Four Reasons Why Donors Should Take The Leap
Many donors have also realized that social media can help them become significantly more effective in pursuit of their philanthropic goals.
To Spend Out, or Not To Spend Out? What Every Foundation Should Ask Itself
An analysis of the perspectives and value of the debate of whether foundations should spend out.
Learning From Paul Brest’s Leadership at Hewlett
Philanthropy needs senior leaders who see themselves as student-leaders striving to help the field grapple with the difficult challenges it faces.
Apple Announces 10K Employee Matching Gift Program
Apple's employee matching gift program is a great first step, but it still has a ways to go.
How Simon Greer Became a Lover, Not a Fighter
An interview with Simon Greer before starting as president of the Nathan Cummings Foundation.
Knight Foundation CEO on Social Transformation and the Bottom Line
An interview with Alberto Ibargüen, president of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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Framing the Issue
The CEO of the California HealthCare Foundation and the managing director of Versant Ventures provide an introduction to innovations for better health care at lower cost.