Funding Great Nonprofits…Forever? | PhilanthroMedia
Caroline Heine questions the idea that foundations should provide funding for a limited time. Should the goal be for nonprofits to become “sustainable” and not need the foundation’s support? If so, why?
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PHILANTHROPY 2173: Now the news is a portal to giving
Lucy Bernholz profiles an interesting new service that let’s readers [...]
In preparation for tomorrow’s Metrics Mania debate at the Hudson Institute, Gary Walker (former president of Public/Private Ventures) has written an essay titled “Reflections on the ‘Evaluation Revolution’”. As I write about the need for more evaluation of nonprofits and more funding for high performing nonprofits (and less for low performing nonprofits) I realize that [...]
This is the last in the series of “lessons for philanthropists” that Paul Shoemaker has been publishing on the Social Ventures Blog.
Statement #10 - I have a great idea for a new program - I’ll start my own nonprofit.
It’s the last time we’ll say it – just don’t! Or certainly make it your last [...]
Administrative Costs Are Not Optional « A. Fine Blog
Allison Fine criticizes DonorsChoose for allowing donors the option to earmark part of their donation for administrative costs. I think the problem is with the general mindset around admin costs and that DonorsChoose is creatively doing their best.
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Stanford Social Innovation Review : Articles : MBAs Gone [...]
An elusive billionaire gives away his good fortune - Los Angeles Times
Chuck Feeney, the founder of the Atlantic Philanthropies, advocates for people to give while they are still living in this LA Times profile on him.
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Here’s some of the results from the Tactical Philanthropy Reader Survey:
Of the people who responded, 87% read the blog at least once a week. So these answers reflect the opinions of my dedicated readers.
Readership was split very evenly between foundation employees, nonprofit employees and consultants or other for-profit entities who serve nonprofits, foundations or donors. [...]
My friend Perla Ni, founder and chief executive of GreatNonprofits.org, is the author of an article in the Financial Times today. I assume that many readers will think that my thinking on philanthropy and the vision that Perla presents are at odds. I do not. I think Perla is correct to a large degree. I [...]
In case you missed it earlier this week, you have until Monday morning to complete the 3 minute Tactical Philanthropy Reader Survey. I’ve gotten a good response so far and would like to hear as much feedback as possible. When reviewing the answers posted to date, I’ve noticed that the critical comments were the most [...]
I asked yesterday what a “perpetual interest” in a nonprofit (as discussed in the VolunteerMatch prospectus) might mean to a donors. Reader Carl Shulman read my mind and left a six word comment:
Voting rights to elect the board.
As a shareholder in a company, investors get a share of the profits and voting rights. These voting [...]
PhilanTopic: Just Another Emperor?
Mitch Nauffts previews Just Another Emperor? The Myths and Realities of Philanthrocapitalism, by Michael Edwards, director of governance and civil society at the Ford Foundation.
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Outcomes Measurement — Social Edge
A really good discussion about measuring outcomes and impact in the nonprofit sector. Participants views on the subject range widely.
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Greg Baldwin, president of VolunteerMatch, read my article about the social capital markets of 2033 and sent me an email:
I enjoyed your recent article in the Financial Times. I’m surprised our paths haven’t crossed yet.
I don’t know how much you know about VolunteerMatch, but we’ve decided not to wait around until 2033 for philanthropy to [...]
Mission Related Investing: A Policy and Implementation Guide
Phil Cubeta points us to a report from Rockefeller Partners on implementing mission related investing.
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Stop the Spread of Foundation Jargon!
Bruce Trachtenberg at the Communications Network has a new webinar about eliminating “jargon” from foundation-speak.
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Hudson Institute > Metrics Mania
KATHLEEN ENRIGHT of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, The Meyer [...]
The James Irvine Foundation has listed a job opening on the Tactical Philanthropy Job Board:
Program Associate-YouthReporting to the Youth Program Director, the Program Associate provides administrative and program-related support to the Youth Program to facilitate the grantmaking and grants-monitoring processes and to support relationship-building in the field. The Program Associate provides primary support for the [...]
Nurse-Family Partnership (which I’ve pointed out before as being heavily supported by the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation and which GiveWell recently named as one of their grantees) is hiring for three positions that they’ve listed on the Tactical Philanthropy Job Board.
National Director of Marketing & CommunicationsDevelop and implement a comprehensive integrated marketing and communications strategy [...]
It has been almost 18 months since I started writing Tactical Philanthropy. It has been quite a ride and a ton of fun. I’d like to offer my deepest thanks to the many readers who come here each day. I’d especially like to say thank you to the readers who have joined the conversation; leaving [...]
