Building New Networks for Efficient, Affordable Housing
Three lessons on accelerating targeted social change through network building.
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Distributing Leadership, Promoting Stewardship
Foundations can play an essential role in generating authentic conversation on hard issues, but they must be both an equal player among community partners and an active steward of the mission.
A New Lens for Disaster Recovery
Nine investment principles for supporting disaster relief and recovery among under-resourced women and families.
Global Issues
Back to School
In Ethiopia, a foundation-led initiative uses accelerated learning techniques to give young people a second chance at an education.
Casting a Tight Net
Humanity United is pursuing a strategy that combines carrots and sticks—collaboration and activism—to confront human rights abuse in the seafood industry. Includes magazine extras.
Reforming the Education Debate
Recent changes in US policy regarding teacher evaluation reflect the impact of foundation-supported advocacy.
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“Where Two Rivers Meet, The Water Is Never Calm”
Partnerships are often difficult to navigate—but they are essential elements of effective philanthropy.
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Migrating a Partnership Ethos
The Orfalea Fund’s culture of collaboration stemmed from the Orfalea family’s business experience prioritizing human relationships.
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The Pillars of Partnership
When funders and grantees are aligned on mission and trust one another, lasting change stands a chance.