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Social Innovations

Corporate Philanthropy at Cisco Systems

Aligning business and social interests.

By David Hoyt | Summer 2003
 

Philanthropy

The Incredible Shrinking Donor Base

When nonprofits join forces, individuals give less to the cause.

By Rosanne Siino | Summer 2003
 

Philanthropy

Satisfaction Not Guaranteed

Foundations are more likely to satisfy grantees by being responsive, approachable, and fair, rather than by giving more money.

By Vinay Jain | Spring 2003
 

Foundations

15 Minutes with Susan Berresford

Susan V. Berresford, president of the Ford Foundation, discusses her approach to philanthropy.

By SSIR editor | Spring 2003
 

Philanthropy

Filling the Performance Gap

The authors provide answers to three questions about the increasingly popular and controversial funding approach called high engagement, or venture philanthropy. What do grantees gain from it? How does it work? And should we encourage it?

By Christine W. Letts & William P. Ryan | Spring 2003
 

Measuring Social Impact

The Effectiveness Trap

Millions of words have been written about the need to measure the effectiveness of nonprofits, and millions of dollars have been spent doing just that. It's time to ask: What has been the impact of this effectiveness movement?

By Jan Masaoka | Spring 2003
 

Socially Responsible Business

Cirque du Soleil Thinks Globally

Cirque du Soleil devotes 1 percent of ticket sale revenue -- or about $6.2 million -- to outreach programs for at-risk kids, many of whom struggle with poverty, drug addiction, or homelessness.

By Brenda Branswell | Spring 2003