Carla Dearing writes up Fast Company’s article about efficient social capital markets.

Chris Cardona, guest blogging on White Courtesy Telephone, mentions that the Gates Foundation’s new hires are mostly from outside of the philanthropic sector and comments on the implications.

Albert Ruesga questions whether looking at the “ROI” of charitable dollars shortchanges less tangible value generated by philanthropy.

Michael Seltzer, guest blogging on PhilanTopic thinks “embedded giving”, coined by Lucy Bernholz and used by Stephanie Strom in the NY Times draws a connection between charity and the war in Iraq. I don’t think that’s what Lucy had in mind…

Martin Kearns wonders if foundations follow the “flock” model of birds and other animals. If so, Kearns thinks they need to change models (hat tip to Phil Cubeta).

In case you haven’t run across Social Edge yet, this site has lots of interesting commentary.

Social Entrepreneur Gary Erikson, founder of Clif Bar, relates the difficulties of being offered $60 million for your company.