Philanthropy’s Buzzwords of the Decade
The 10 phrases I have chosen to show the steady rise in market-based solutions for social problem solving, technology’s infiltration of all things fund raising, and a shift in attention from local to global.
Philanthropy - Articles
Innovative ideas for donors, foundation leaders, and philanthropists (more)
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Philanthropy and Fundraisers’ Motivation
what can be done to help money-soliciting callers become more enthused and successful?
Ten for Ten: Philanthropy from 2010-2020
Rather than focus in (anymore than the buzzwords list already does) on the top 10 of the year gone by, let’s think about the factors that will shape philanthropy for the decade ahead.
‘Tis the Season—How the Nonprofit Sector “Shares” Itself Out of Impact
Nonprofits, government, and philanthropy need to take up better sharing practices to advance nonprofits and the communities they aim to serve.
A Different Kind of Philanthropy
The Mulago Foundation is practicing a form of philanthropy that is desperately needed. It is a fundamental departure from the conventional wisdom of what good philanthropy is suppose to be about.
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Philanthropy Can Be Good for You
Money doesn't make you happy, but giving it away does
Volunteering for Number One
Study suggests that for young volunteers, it's not just about résumé padding.
Transforming Cities
Archaic ideas and the fundamental restructuring taking place in our economy, makes business as usual unacceptable.
Citizens United and New Rules for Nonprofits
The most important issue for the social sector in the United States in 2011 will be the effects of the Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United vs. the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Straight Talk in Mixed Company
A plea for across-the-aisle conversations about overhead.