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Philanthropy & Funding - Articles
New and innovative ideas to help nonprofit leaders raise money, and to help funders and donors give more effectively (more)
Using Data to Accelerate the Impact of Early-stage Investments
Why having enough money and data is the difference between success and failure for early-stage organizations.
To Change the System, First Change the People
At the Bush Foundation, grantmakers use an analytical approach to identify the right people who can make a difference, and supply them with the tools, connections, and inspiration they need.
Philanthropy’s Missing Trillions
A demographic wave could soon funnel unprecedented dollars into philanthropy, but few nonprofits are poised to take advantage of the largest wealth transfer in human history.
How Field Catalysts Galvanize Social Change
Surmounting daunting social challenges such as ending malaria or achieving marriage equality can require the help of an intermediary organization—a field catalyst—that amplifies the efforts of others. Open access to this article is made possible by The Bridgespan Group.
The Urgency to Fund Early-stage Social Entrepreneurs
Why early-stage entrepreneurs are essential building blocks for profound social change—and why they need greater investment.
Talking About Ethics in Impact Investing
To make the best and most consistent decisions, impact investors need to think about values as much as they think about growth and financial returns.
Demystifying the Theory of Change Process
Why the process of creating a theory of change matters, and a five-step guide to success.
Shared Gifting: Shifting Funding Power to Nonprofits
When nonprofits dole out grant money to peers, the result is a transformative experience that fosters innovation, collaboration, and learning.
Putting Community First
Community foundations should reaffirm their unique role in the philanthropic landscape and focus on the needs of their geographic community.