Philanthropy Archive

Unfortressing our way to the future

Posted on June 29, 2011 | No Comments
Within the realm of non-profits and philanthropy, social media is making great headway in unleashing the power of the cause, corralling supporters far beyond old local limits and making connections across networks to achieve like goals. With new perspective on old issues that once seemed...
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High-Impact Philanthropy Begins at Home

Posted on February 21, 2010 | 2 Comments
When dollars are tight, consumers focus on what gets them more bang for the buck. It’s no different with charitable givers. Inspired by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other foundations and corporations, donors and volunteers are beginning to use high-impact philanthropy models to...
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Strategic Philanthropy vs Charity

Posted on October 29, 2009 | 2 Comments
This is an interesting question that I had a fantastic chance to explore recently with a small cohort of individuals in New York City. Each year I choose one thing to learn about that is not related to my day job and this year that...
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