Philanthropy & Funding - Most Popular
New and innovative ideas to help nonprofit leaders raise money, and to help funders and donors give more effectively (more)
Moving Beyond Overhead
Charities can find better ways to communicate their spending priorities than a myopic focus on administrative costs displayed in simplistic pie charts.
The Language of Crowdfunding
Appeals for donations should be strategic about framing the request in terms of “need” or “want.”
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Transforming Foundation Learning and Evaluation Into a Power Building Strategy
To build shared decision-making, foundations must put aside narrow definitions of rigor and embrace new understandings of accountability.
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Building Power in Rural and Tribal Communities
For all the formidable obstacles we faced in building the power of some of California’s most vulnerable residents, our experiences in isolated Del Norte County demonstrate what philanthropic support can do.
Investing in Black Women Leaders With the Dream Capital They Need
We all benefit when our most transformative change agents are given the time and resources necessary to dream big.
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Compounding Unearned Advantage
An excerpt from Rich White Men on the life-changing impact of inherited privilege
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Supporting Advocacy Ecosystems to Build Power
Building power for the long term, means going beyond “The Win.”
Transforming Local Communities Through Artistic Leadership
How artists, communities, and funders can come together to effectively promote local change.
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Building Youth Power
Funding youth organizing groups can engage and empower young people through transformative political socialization.