Foreign Disentanglement
To counter restrictions on NGO activity, local groups need to reduce their dependence on international financial support.
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New and innovative ideas to help nonprofit leaders raise money, and to help funders and donors give more effectively (more)
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.
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Accepting the Challenges of Partnership
Collaborative efforts can lead to outcomes that might otherwise be unattainable—but they are inherently difficult to manage. Expect the rough spots, and prepare for them.
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Early Lessons Propel a Movement
The traits it takes to be a good partner are the same ones young children should develop as they grow.
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Rethinking Spending Rates
Endowment spending rates are at the heart of every foundation and should hold deep connections to mission alignment, values, and governance.
A New Path for Social Enterprises Through the “Valley of Death”
Providing a tailored mix of different types of capital and reestablishing a more human-centered sense of accountability is helping social enterprises traverse the proverbial funding gap.