In Defense of Philanthropic Freedom
Those of us in philanthropy may not always agree, but we must defend each other's right to exist.
Sectors - Articles
A Looser Hold on Perpetuity
In a crisis, how can foundations justify perpetuity as a guiding star? Increasing payouts goes hand in hand with a trust-based philanthropy approach that prioritizes supporting our partners.
Philanthropy Must Accelerate Spending and Broaden Collaboration
The sector's response to the sharp withdrawal of government funding and to threats against basic freedoms should start with the easy answers.
Local Leaders Are Driving Systems Change. Philanthropy Must Follow.
Now is the time for funders to back local leaders who are making lasting improvements to people's lives and the systems that shape them, even amidst global disruption.
A New Framework for Foundation Payout
The relationship between impact and time varies issue by issue.
Three Priorities for Science Philanthropy
How philanthropy can help sustain scientific discovery in a changing research landscape.
Asian Philanthropy Can and Must Lead From Within
How Asian philanthropists are embracing adaptive, blended, and locally informed approaches to transform the uncertainty of global aid into opportunity.
Sentinel Cities for Public Health
How to build a proven model into a global network for lead poisoning prevention
Thesis-Driven Funds: A New Model for Transformational Philanthropy
Many wealthy donors are missing out on opportunities to make transformative investments such as creating a new scientific field or sparking the Green Revolution.
What’s Inside the House: Is Org Design Derailing Your Foundation’s Strategy?
As philanthropy adapts to new challenges, internal design choices can either facilitate or stand in the way of strategic dynamism.