When Restrictions Apply
Why general funding for nonprofit organizations is the future of innovation.
Philanthropy - Articles
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A Legacy of Leverage
Reflecting on the strategies and achievements of Blue Ridge Foundation New York as it transitions leadership and enters a new stage.
Making Ideas Catch On
A conversation with communications expert Jonah Berger on how to build support for ideas and gain momentum on social change.
Disruption for Good
Rapid advances in technology are changing philanthropy in fundamental ways—making it potentially more rational, effective, collaborative, transparent, and democratic.
Adventures in Adaptation
One funder’s willingness to shift course strategically has been crucial to sustaining a decade-long education initiative.
If It Does Good, Feel It
Benefiting emotionally from altruistic behavior doesn’t lessen—indeed, it increases—other people’s regard for that behavior.
Sharing the Stage
The example of venture philanthropy in Europe shows how old and new forms of practice can coexist.
Review
Uncertain Legacy
Can the history of a century-old foundation amount to more than the sum of its grants?
Redefining Disaster, Preparedness, and Resilience
As the nature, frequency, and scale of disasters grows, the philanthropic sector needs to shift its focus to preparedness through a shared sense of urgency and a commitment to improving data infrastructure.
Reconstructing Philanthropy from the Outside In
A funder-to-funder take on how to create breakthrough social change.