Philanthropy

Investing in Leadership to Accelerate Philanthropic Impact

By Ira Hirschfield 14

Why some foundations are making leadership development a core part of their grantmaking strategy.

Building Networks and Movements for Social Change

By Heather McLeod Grant 19

Lessons from a new initiative aimed at supporting and developing new social justice leaders.

Making a Graceful Exit

By David La Piana 2

Recommendations for foundations seeking to exit a program area or close down responsibly.

From Motivated Professional to Global Changemaker

By Menno van Dijk & Roshan Paul 3

Making the leap—15 insights on leadership and transition from the frontlines of professional education.

Intrapreneurship for Higher Education Reform

By Jacqueline Smith, Nikki Gusz, & Ryen Borden 3

Three lessons for intrapreneurship’s emerging community of practice.

Building Values-Based, Results-Driven Leaders

By Stephan Bauer 3

Developing leaders who understand shared values and focus on results leads to successful, sustainable social change.

The Leadership Model of Philanthropy

By Jamie Merisotis 1

Focus, flexibility, and fortitude—the three pillars of philanthropic organizations looking to create systemic change.

The New Prize: Long-term Training and Engagement

By Jesse Goldhammer

Prize and challenge designers are focusing on training future social innovators and creating communities of engaged problem solvers.