Foundations play a critical role in addressing needs not met by governments and for-profit companies. Achieving their mission requires money, of course, but it also requires access to new ideas and previously unexplored solutions. In other words, it requires innovation. By expanding their innovation capabilities, foundations can accelerate progress toward their mission. The innovation journey of Lumina Foundation offers a case in point. Lumina is an independent private foundation with an…

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