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Philanthropy

Crisis Mentality

Why sudden emergencies attract more funds than do chronic conditions, and how nonprofits can change that.

By Keith Epstein | 1 | Spring 2006
 

Social Innovations

Rethinking Corporate Philanthropy

Exploiting core competencies is only half the story.

By Alessandra Bianchi | Spring 2006
 

Social Innovations

An Enterprising Failure

Why a promising social franchise collapsed.

By Paul Tracey & Owen Jarvis | Spring 2006
 

Philanthropy

Care Begets Caring

People who feel secure are more apt to be altruistic.

By Shirley Wang | Spring 2006
 

Social Innovations

Tackling Vision Care Disparities

How one nonprofit uses an NFL team’s celebrity to improve poor children’s eyesight - and life chances.

By Melinda Tuan & Fay Twersky | 1 | Winter 2005
 

Philanthropy

Would Americans Make Charitable Donations Without Tax Incentives?

Donors may give the same once the tax law dust settles.

By Rob Reich | Winter 2005
 

Social Innovations

A Failure of Philanthropy

American charity shortchanges the poor, and public policy is partly to blame.

By Rob Reich | 2 | Winter 2005
 

Social Innovations

The Other 95 Percent

How a community foundation uses proxy voting to advance its mission.

By Alessandra Bianchi | Winter 2005
 

Social Innovations

Donor, Heal Thyself

Donor fatigue is ultimately rooted in givers' own reluctance to invest in the future.

By Paul C. Light | Winter 2005
 

Philanthropy

The Funder Next Door

When grantmakers move into the communities they serve.

By Michael Seltzer | Fall 2005
 

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