Philanthropy & Funding
Donor Intent Is Critical to Strategic Philanthropy
Far from constraining foundations, donor intent protects them from short-term thinking and liberates their creativity.
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Nonprofits & NGOs
The Hidden Costs of Public Contracting
Nonprofits need a strategy to ensure that public dollars don’t put them in the red.
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Foundations
In Defense of Perpetuity
Limited-life foundations are currently all the rage, but Fleishman’s book reminds us that perpetual, endowed foundations are in many cases preferable.
Foundations
A Different Spin on a Market-Based Approach
Even foundations that don’t have an impact investment program can catalyze market-based social innovations by getting creative with how they structure their grants.
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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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A Changing Landscape for School Food
A program begun in the 1940s is still going—and still improving.
Foundations
Making a Graceful Exit
Recommendations for foundations seeking to exit a program area or close down responsibly.