We Should Expect Good Giving To Be Hard
Great giving opportunities are few and far between; I believe in urging them to give to only the very best charities.
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Surdna CEO on Philanthropic Isolation
An interview with Phillip Henderson about the challenges he faces as the president of the Surdna Foundation.
Funders Aren’t Investors, They’re Purchasers
Is it accurate or even appropriate for funders to think of themselves as—and act like—investors?
Playing Games and Getting Results
A game development initiative brings individuals together to achieve real-world social change.
Large Foundations Dropping the Ball on Government Programs
The Pay For Success program and Social Innovation Fund are examples of the government turning to philanthropy for help selecting the effective programs.
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What Is Community Anyway?
Our understanding of community can help funders and evaluators identify, understand, and strengthen the communities they work with.
Measuring Social Value
Too many people believe social value is objective, fixed, and stable, when in fact it is subjective, malleable, and variable.
What Everyone Can Learn From Leaders of Color
These leaders’ assets go beyond experiences of oppression or marginalization to include the connection, meaning, and joy they can draw on from their respective cultures and communities.
Working Wikily
A few nonprofits are using social media to fundamentally change the way they work and increase their social impact.
What the Heck Does ‘Equity’ Mean?
A clear definition of equity would seem paramount to galvanizing philanthropy into action around this increasingly used term—but the field is only beginning to explore what it really means.