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How Do Foundations Advance Their Missions Effectively? [Video]

Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy Oct 17, 2017
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Melinda Fine introduces the article, “The Missing Link for Maximizing Impact: Foundations Assessing Their Capacity” written with co-authors Jared Raynor, Jessica Mowles, and Deepti Sood from TCC Group.

What kind of capacities do foundations need in order to advance their missions effectively in sustainable ways?

Source: Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy

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