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New and innovative ideas to help nonprofit leaders raise money, and to help funders and donors give more effectively (more)
Tackling Overhead Together
Grantmakers and nonprofits must come to a mutual understanding of the true costs of change.
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The Promise of Effective Altruism
The effective altruism movement has the potential to create an aspirational anchor, which may change giving practices over time.
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Reinventing Philanthropy: A Framework for More Effective Giving
Reinventing Philanthropy presents a new look at individual giving, focusing on maximizing actual impact rather than donor gratification.
Transforming the Donor-Grantee Relationship
Effective giving requires strong personal relationships and networks.
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Funding the Unforeseen
By creating mechanisms to efficiently plan for uncertainty, philanthropists can ensure that they maintain forward momentum and keep their impact on track.
Prizes and Challenges Matter for Development
Prizes allow institutions to develop revolutionary new solutions, are less risky than traditional grants, and can create communities of practice.
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Giving That Gets Results: An Introduction
A look at adaptive philanthropy, and the forthcoming series of blogs, videos, and webinars that explore new and important approaches to philanthropy.
Smart Gifts Keep On Giving
A philanthropic investment in Guatemala has established an ongoing stream of revenue to reach at-risk kids.
Overhead Costs: The Obsession Must Stop
We can’t separate nonprofit programs from the people who develop and deliver them.