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Philanthropy

Polishing Up the Diamond

How did the Jacobs Foundation help revitalize a neighborhood? By listening to its residents.

By Anne Stuhldreher | 9 | Spring 2005
 

Philanthropy

The Reality Underneath the Buzz of Partnerships

The potentials and pitfalls of partnering.

By Francie Ostrower | 1 | Spring 2005
 

Social Innovations

Attracting Attention

The Taproot Foundation provides organized volunteers who deliver marketing expertise.

By Andrea Orr | Spring 2005
 

Philanthropy

Failing to Govern?

The disconnect between theory and reality in nonprofit boards, and how to fix it.

By Michael Klausner & Jonathan Small | Spring 2005
 

Social Innovations

Review: The Charity of Nations

Humanitarianism has failed, say the authors.

By David Suarez | Winter 2004
 

Philanthropy

The Pitfalls of Profits

Why nonprofits should get out of commercial ventures. At the same time, the tax code needs to be changed to help nonprofits get more charitable donations.

By Burton A. Weisbrod | Winter 2004
 

Social Innovations

Neglecting the Neediest

Foundations favor urban poor over rural residents.

By Andrea Orr | Winter 2004
 

Social Innovations

Leading Boldly

Foundations can move past traditional approaches to create social change through imaginative – and even controversial – leadership.

By Ronald A. Heifetz, John V. Kania, & Mark R. Kramer | 1 | Winter 2004
 

Social Innovations

Creative Space

How MacArthur’s no-strings-attached “genius” grants uncover exceptional people.

By Andrea Orr | Winter 2004
 

Philanthropy

Foundations’ Double Standard

How funders flout their own rules.

By Sheila Kaplan | Winter 2004
 

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