“Strategic philanthropy” is pervasive and manifests in myriad ways. Foundations determining priorities—“this year, we’re focused on early learning and youth development, we are no longer focused on mental health or…
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In two years’ time the United Nations will host the COP 30 climate conference in the Brazilian Amazon.This is a unique opportunity, and philanthropy should be planning right now to heed the call for ……
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In a CEP blog post published earlier this week, I offered up a list of 10 Grantee Perception Report participants who had made their assessment results public in 2023 as a way…
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Cisco Foundation grantee Climate Finance Tracker (CFT) is combining data and network theory into flexible tools to tackle climate change.
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In the past twelve months, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Alliance Magazine, Inside Philanthropy, and many more have all published content that both explores and predicts the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and its…
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Building knowledge is a social process where grantmakers make meaning together. Here’s how grantmakers use data to add value and function to grantmaking.
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This article by Drew Lindsay was previously published on January 16, 2024, in the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Reprinted with permission. Advertising for donor-advised funds often features a cute photo of a…
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In many ways, this moment in human history is characterized by unprecedented progress: decreases in violence, declines in poverty rates, increases in education, and improvements in health. At the same…
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For foundations invested in education, the choices can seem stark: Do we help educate the many or the few? Do we focus on large-scale content delivery or personal mentorship? Do…
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Candid Blog | Today’s thought leaders discuss the evolving nature of philanthropic data and predict the future of social sector data.
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In a new book, Seth Kaplan provides donors with a useful road map for supporting the men and women working to rebuild communities through a “sideways approach” to building relationships.
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Over the past several months I have received calls from dozens of philanthropic leaders eager to help ensure that the trillions of dollars flowing to US communities through the federal Infrastructure…