Cultivating Legitimacy in Philanthropy
It’s worth remembering that communities have the power to take away philanthropy’s social license to operate.
Philanthropy & Funding - Articles
New and innovative ideas to help nonprofit leaders raise money, and to help funders and donors give more effectively (more)
Creative vs. Transactional Collaboration
Lessons from experiments in nonprofit innovation at 92Y.
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When Are Big Bets the Right Bet?
When should funders commit to making multi-million dollar grants, and when should they take a more gradual, steady approach?
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A Note on the Risks of Risk
Risk speaks to our core human emotions of fear, hope, skepticism, and confidence.
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Embracing Philanthropy’s Risky Business
How to start developing the policies and practices you need to manage risk.
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Case Study: Managing Risk to Scale Impact
How nonprofits and their funders can turn unexpected roadblocks into opportunities.
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Risk, Trust, and Impact: Connecting the Dots
To promote innovation, support risk. To promote risk, first build trust.
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Q&A with James P. Joseph & Tomer Inbar
How to understand and manage the legal risks associated with a foundation’s programmatic work.
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Using Scenario Planning to Surface Invisible Risks
How to prepare your organization for the unexpected.