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Philanthropy

Has Venture Philanthropy Passed Its Peak?

We keep searching for the next new thing—at the expense of the tried-and-true.

By Joanna Jacobson | 4 | Feb. 26, 2013
 
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Government

Building a Social Investment Market by Design

The work of the Social Innovation Fund should provide inspiration to governments looking to drive social investment at home.

By Jenny North | 4 | Feb. 7, 2013
 
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Nonprofit Management

Scaling Smarter, Scaling for Keeps

Lessons from the front lines of bringing social programs to scale.

By Chris Walker | 1 | Dec. 28, 2012
 
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Nonprofit Management

Elderly Care and the Future of Social Innovation

Until successful new models for senior care are developed, all other forms of social innovation will be constricted.

By Curtis Chang | 3 | Aug. 27, 2012
 
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Government

2012 Budget May Reflect President Obama’s Attempt to Reconcile His Nonprofit Sector History

The debate on the 2012 budget and the President’s own history with the nonprofit sector gave me a better understanding as to why the President might have made some of his decisions.

By John Brothers | 3 | Feb. 18, 2011
 

Foundations

Matching Human Capital with Financial Capital Will Make SIF’s Millions Go Farther

Human capital can either be an unanticipated barrier to success or an effective catalyst for achieving it.

By James Weinberg | Jul. 27, 2010
 
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Government

Social Innovation Fund Names Director

A conversation with Paul Carttar.

By Sean Stannard-Stockton | 1 | Apr. 20, 2010