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Updates and insights from the world of philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Three Phases for Getting Experts to Innovate

The Bridgespan Group

11/18/2014 | 5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Social Good: 15 Ideas for More Effective Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

12/05/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Five Traits of Adaptive Philanthropists

The Bridgespan Group

10/30/2013 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Exploring Adaptive Philanthropy That Gets Results

The Bridgespan Group

10/15/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

How Four Philanthropists Are Innovating Medical Research

The Bridgespan Group

09/26/2013 | 11 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Younger Donors, Impact Investing, and the Blurring Lines Between Business and Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

09/12/2013 | 6.5 mins

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Philanthropy, a Labor of Love: Nine Donors Share Inspirational Wisdom

Johnny Devilla

08/29/2013 | 3.5 mins

Effective Philanthropy 

Why Some Donors Go Public with Their Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

08/26/2013 | 5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

David Weekley Builds Up Nonprofits with Due Diligence and Measurement

The Bridgespan Group

08/05/2013 | 6 mins

David Weekley | philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

The Philanthropy of Roger Hertog: Using Business Savvy in Service of Profound Ideas

The Bridgespan Group

07/29/2013 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Ensuring the Goals of a Benefactor Live On: How Christy Morse Leads the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies

The Bridgespan Group

07/23/2013 | 6 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Jane Siebels Invests to Promote Positive Social Change

The Bridgespan Group

07/18/2013 | 4 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Josh Mailman on How Philanthropy Can Help Businesses Be a Force for Good

The Bridgespan Group

07/16/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Risk, Failure, and Nonprofit Overhead: Paul Brest on Strategic Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

07/09/2013 | 4 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Stanley Druckenmiller Steps into the Philanthropy Spotlight

The Bridgespan Group

07/02/2013 | 4 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Harlem Educational Activities Fund Founder Daniel Rose Proud of His After-School Program

The Bridgespan Group

07/01/2013

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Pay What It Takes 

Focusing on Outcomes, Not Overhead

Focusing on Outcomes, Not Overhead

Ann Goggins Gregory

06/27/2013 | 3 mins

overhead costs | philanthropy | philanthropy strategy | starvation cycle

Effective Philanthropy 

Barbara and Pitt Hyde Use Sweat Equity and Perseverance to Reform Education in Memphis

The Bridgespan Group

06/25/2013 | 4 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Philanthropy Gets Personal: Melinda Gates Uses Her Voice to Empower Women

The Bridgespan Group

06/24/2013 | 6 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Philanthropy 2.0: Three Lessons from Tech Pioneers Jean and Steve Case

The Bridgespan Group

06/18/2013 | 5.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Lorie Slutsky Weaves Together Donor Funds for Maximum Synergy

The Bridgespan Group

06/12/2013 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Robert Rosenkranz Creates Debate on Hot-Button Issues with Intelligence Squared U.S.

The Bridgespan Group

06/11/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Julian Robertson, Jr., Inspires Other Philanthropists

The Bridgespan Group

06/04/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Edna McConnell Clark Foundation CEO Nancy Roob Discusses Donor Collaboration

The Bridgespan Group

06/03/2013 | 6 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Innovations with Real-World Impact: How Desh Deshpande Helps Researchers Become Change-Makers

The Bridgespan Group

05/28/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Henry McCance Draws on the VC Model for Philanthropic Collaboration

The Bridgespan Group

05/23/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Helping Others Build a Better Future: CK-12 Co-Founder Neeru Khosla on Individual Learning, Microfinance

Diann Daniel

05/21/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Leadership Critical to the Success of KIPP Public Charter Schools, say Doris Fisher and John, Her Son

The Bridgespan Group

05/16/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Philanthropist David Rubenstein Recommends Giving More Than Money

The Bridgespan Group

05/14/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Modern-Day Robin Hood Paul Tudor Jones on the Importance of Philanthropy Strategy

The Bridgespan Group

05/09/2013 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Big Grants, Short Applications: Herb and Marion Sandler Revitalize Stagnant Asthma Research

The Bridgespan Group

05/07/2013 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Mario Morino on Why Nonprofits Should Focus on Outcomes—and Why Philanthropists Should Help Them

The Bridgespan Group

05/02/2013 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Innovation, Technology Keys to Global Equality, Says Gates Foundation CEO Jeff Raikes

The Bridgespan Group

04/30/2013 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

For Ray Chambers, One Image Led Him to Focus His Philanthropy on Malaria

The Bridgespan Group

04/25/2013 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Steve McCormick on Adapting Philanthropic Strategy to Save the Amazon Rainforest

The Bridgespan Group

04/23/2013 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Earth Day Every Day—Five Philanthropists Who Are Working to Save the Environment

The Bridgespan Group

04/22/2013

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For Wallis Annenberg and Leonard Aube, Friendship Has Strengthened Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

04/18/2013

Effective Philanthropy 

Steve Hilton on the Hilton Humanitarian Prize—and Its Impact

The Bridgespan Group

04/16/2013 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Why Tom Steyer Is Tackling Environmental Issues

The Bridgespan Group

04/09/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Why—and How—George Kaiser Brought Early Education Programs to Tulsa

The Bridgespan Group

04/04/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

How Bernie Marcus Adapted His Philanthropy Strategy to Build Awareness for Autism

The Bridgespan Group

04/02/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Tashia and John Morgridge Trade Anonymous Giving for Public Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

03/28/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Effective Collaboration with Nonprofit Grantees: Three Lessons from Richard Atlas

The Bridgespan Group

03/25/2013 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Charles Bronfman Collaborates to Give Young Jewish Adults the Experience of a Lifetime

The Bridgespan Group

03/18/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Michael Steinhardt Focuses on Measurement to Prove Philanthropic Success

The Bridgespan Group

03/18/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Carrie Avery on Getting Dramatic Results with Relatively Small Grants

The Bridgespan Group

03/11/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Swanee Hunt: Joining in Sisterhood to Help Women and Girls

The Bridgespan Group

03/11/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Empowering Women and Girls Worldwide: How Jennifer and Peter Buffett Found Their Philanthropy Focus

The Bridgespan Group

03/08/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

The Seminal Moment for Philanthropist Connie Duckworth

The Bridgespan Group

03/06/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Collaboration, Due Diligence, and Measurement: Three Lessons on Philanthropy from Darren Walker

The Bridgespan Group

03/04/2013 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Pete Peterson Uses Money, Passion, and a Vigilant Focus to Achieve Large-Scale Change

The Bridgespan Group

02/28/2013 | 4 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

The "What Works" Movement Needs to Focus More on "How it Works"

The Bridgespan Group

02/21/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

IT Modernization in Hawaii: Kelvin Taketa, Pierre Omidyar, and the Power of Collaboration

The Bridgespan Group

02/21/2013 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Three Insights on Impact Investing from eBay Founder Pierre Omidyar

The Bridgespan Group

02/19/2013 | 4 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Emmett Carson on Young Donors of Silicon Valley and Other Forces in Cutting-Edge Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

02/14/2013 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

State of the Union: “Let’s Do What Works” in Early Childhood

The Bridgespan Group

02/13/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Young Philanthropists Take Top Spots in Ranking of Most Generous Donors

The Bridgespan Group

02/08/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

The Bold Philanthropy of Laura and John Arnold Embraces Risks and Bets Big

The Bridgespan Group

02/07/2013 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

How Philanthropist Mike Milken Uses His Voice and Convening Powers to Innovate Medicine

The Bridgespan Group

02/04/2013 | 3.5 mins

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Transformative Scale 

Carolyn and Peter Lynch Share Three Keys to Effective Philanthropy

Jeff Bradach

01/31/2013 | 4 mins

Effective Philanthropy 

How Bill Draper Finds Outstanding Social Entrepreneurs

The Bridgespan Group

01/28/2013 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Turning Passion Into Philanthropy: Ted Turner's Work for Global Causes

The Bridgespan Group

01/24/2013 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Fighting for Justice in Health: Three Strategies Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Uses to Create Change

The Bridgespan Group

01/21/2013 | 5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Five Principles Geoff Boisi Uses to Guide His Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

01/17/2013 | 4.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

John Whitehead's Mission to Build Nonprofit Leadership Capacity

The Bridgespan Group

01/15/2013 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Creating Win-Win Philanthropy with Limited Time: Three Keys to Josh Bekenstein's Giving

The Bridgespan Group

01/10/2013 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

The Art of Being a Philanthropist: Eli Broad's Three-Question Investing Test

The Bridgespan Group

01/08/2013

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Effective Philanthropy 

Creating an Effective Philanthropy Strategy for 2013: Five Ideas

The Bridgespan Group

01/02/2013 | 5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Who received $500 million from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg?

The Bridgespan Group

12/20/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

A Capstone Career in Philanthropy: Four Guiding Lessons

The Bridgespan Group

12/18/2012 | 5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Three Strategies for Creating Effective Philanthropy Alongside an Active Career

The Bridgespan Group

12/13/2012 | 5.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

The New Breed of Philanthropist: Younger, Innovative, and Involved

The Bridgespan Group

12/06/2012 | 7.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Brand New Philanthropy Resource: Conversations with Remarkable Givers Video Series

The Bridgespan Group

11/27/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Using Business Skills for Philanthropic Good: Pete Peterson's Campaign to Reduce National Debt

The Bridgespan Group

11/05/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Michael Bloomberg Kick-Starts Innovation to Unleash the Power of City Governments

The Bridgespan Group

10/15/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

The Broad Foundation Moves the Needle on Urban Education Reform with Leadership Development

The Bridgespan Group

10/04/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Three Approaches Philanthropists Can Use to Succeed in This New Age of Government Austerity

The Bridgespan Group

10/01/2012 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

How to Make Your Philanthropy More Effective Starting Today

The Bridgespan Group

09/27/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Using Your Philanthropy Compass to Make Tough Choices

The Bridgespan Group

09/20/2012 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

How Donors Can Use Their Core Values to Develop Strategic Giving Initiatives

The Bridgespan Group

09/13/2012 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Sharing Your Philanthropic Beliefs With Others: Why It's Important and How You Can Do It

The Bridgespan Group

09/06/2012 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

"Finding Your Philanthropy Compass" Series: A Guide to More Strategic Giving

The Bridgespan Group

08/30/2012 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

What Did I Learn from Our Nonprofit Due Diligence Series? Among Other Things—Leaders Matter

The Bridgespan Group

08/20/2012 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

When and How to Conduct a Site Visit During Your Nonprofit Due Diligence

The Bridgespan Group

08/14/2012 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Assessing a Nonprofit’s Ability to Get Results: Be Aware of These Red Flags

The Bridgespan Group

08/06/2012 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Nonprofit Due Diligence: Researching a Potential Grantee's Organization and Operations

The Bridgespan Group

07/31/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Nonprofit Due Diligence: Six Financial Red Flags Donors Should Not Ignore

The Bridgespan Group

07/24/2012 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

How to Research the Finances of a Nonprofit You’re Considering Funding

The Bridgespan Group

07/17/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Nonprofit Due Diligence Done Well

The Bridgespan Group

07/10/2012 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Giving With Your Family: Four Ways to Achieve High-Impact Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

07/09/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Four Red Flags to Look Out for When Researching a Nonprofit’s Leadership

The Bridgespan Group

07/02/2012 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Seven Questions to Ask a Member of a Nonprofit Board in Your Nonprofit Due Diligence

The Bridgespan Group

06/26/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Eight Questions to Ask a Nonprofit Leader in Your Nonprofit Due Diligence

The Bridgespan Group

06/18/2012 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Spreading the Word About the #NonprofitDueDiligence Campaign

The Bridgespan Group

06/14/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Four Questions to Ask About a Nonprofit’s Leadership

The Bridgespan Group

06/12/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Five Red Flags to Look Out for When Researching a Nonprofit’s Strategy and Results

The Bridgespan Group

06/04/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Finding the Middle Ground: When Does Impact Investing Work?

The Bridgespan Group

05/24/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Eight Questions to Ask About a Nonprofit’s Strategy and Results

The Bridgespan Group

05/23/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Nonprofit Due Diligence: Customize Your Approach for Better Results

The Bridgespan Group

05/16/2012 | 3.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Proposed Regulations May Allow Foundations to Fund Rural Communities More Flexibly Through PRIs

The Bridgespan Group

05/10/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Four Tips for Maximizing Your Nonprofit Research

The Bridgespan Group

05/08/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Facebook's Support for Organ Donation Offers Philanthropic Inspiration

The Bridgespan Group

05/03/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Donors, Grantees, and the Problem of Leaky Pipes

The Bridgespan Group

04/19/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Is Grantmaking Truly Getting Smarter? GEO’s Findings Reveal Some Stagnation, and Some Causes for Hope

04/02/2012

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Philanthropy 

In Philanthropy, Getting Focused Pays Off

The Bridgespan Group

03/13/2012

Effective Philanthropy 

One Donor’s Answer to Broken Government: Think Long-Term

The Bridgespan Group

03/06/2012 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

How Public to Be About Your Giving?

The Bridgespan Group

02/14/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

How Do You Research Nonprofit Grantees?

02/02/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

How Might Philanthropy Help Change Government-Funded Nonprofits’ Uncertain Funding Outlook?

The Bridgespan Group

01/19/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Foundation Center Report Uncovers Philanthropy Roadblocks

The Bridgespan Group

01/11/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

2011’s Philanthropy Ideas Worth Pursuing

The Bridgespan Group

01/05/2012

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 30: Ask yourself: What practices will I take away from the #30DayDonorChallenge? #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/23/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 29: Ask yourself: How can I improve my philanthropy over time? #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/22/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 28: Get specific: Articulate exactly what you want your philanthropy to accomplish. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/21/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 27: Share with another donor or grantee a philanthropy mistake you’ve made. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/20/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 26: Put yourself in a grantee's shoes: Simulate the experience of working with you. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/19/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 25: Read a book that will inform your giving. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/16/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 24: Call an expert in your philanthropic area of interest. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/15/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

What Is Necessary for Philanthropic Transparency to Drive Results?

The Bridgespan Group

12/14/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 23: Tell someone unexpected about your favorite gift/grant. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/14/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 21: Ask another donor what his or her best recent funding decision was. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/12/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 22: Invite another funder to join you in supporting a strong nonprofit. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/12/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 20: Help a grantee build a sustainable funding strategy. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/09/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 19: Think about how you can use your balance sheet to create impact. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/08/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 18: Make a connection: Schedule a call with a grantee board member. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/07/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 17: Invest in nonprofit overhead. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/06/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

The Power of Small Changes

The Bridgespan Group

12/05/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 16: Promote the work of your best grantees on Twitter or Facebook. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/05/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 15: Ask a grantee to name one thing you did last year that was frustrating. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/02/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 14: Ask a grantee—What can I do in the coming year to help? #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

12/01/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 13: Give money to another funder who is doing good work. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/30/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 12: Right-size the questions you ask potential grantees. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/29/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Philanthropy Challenge: Balancing Donor and Grantee Needs

The Bridgespan Group

11/28/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 11: The next time you’re asked to make a donation, ask three tough questions. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/28/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 9: Thanksgiving Day—Share a story about your values. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/24/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 8: Ask your spouse or kids for advice on where to give. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/23/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 7: Reflect on the donations you've made that have been most meaningful and why. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/22/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Philanthropy as Risk Capital: Partnering for Cures Gets Personal

The Bridgespan Group

11/21/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 6: Thank someone who has been influential in your philanthropy. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/21/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 5: Ask a grantee for feedback. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/18/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 4: Donate your time, in addition to your money, by volunteering at a grantee. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/17/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 10: Plan a visit to the beneficiaries your philanthropy supports. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/17/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 3: Recommend a great grantee to another funder. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/16/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 2: Tweet (or email) “thank you” to a grantee. #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/15/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

The Give Smart #30DayDonorChallenge: 30 Simple and Practical Ways to Jumpstart Your Philanthropy This Giving Season

The Bridgespan Group

11/14/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Day 1: Double a grant to an exceptional grantee (without being asked). #30DayDonorChallenge #GiveSmart

The Bridgespan Group

11/14/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

The Hilton Foundation: Funding—and Empowering—an Overlooked Cause

The Bridgespan Group

11/07/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Philanthropy Traps and the Power of Hope

The Bridgespan Group

10/27/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

The Million-Dollar List: New Tool for Data-Hungry Donors

The Bridgespan Group

10/21/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Spend Down or Perpetuity: Philanthropists Should Make a Choice—and Choose Wisely

The Bridgespan Group

10/10/2011 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Celebrating Women in the World

The Bridgespan Group

09/21/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Anchors Can Help Your Philanthropy Take Flight

The Bridgespan Group

09/08/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

One Idea for Helping a Nonprofit Grow

The Bridgespan Group

09/01/2011 | 3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Train Wreck, or True Philanthropic Partnership?

The Bridgespan Group

08/25/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Partnering for Philanthropy: How Jeff Walker and NPower Teamed Up to Get Results

The Bridgespan Group

08/18/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

When a Pulitzer’s Not the Goal: How the Sandler Foundation Defines Success for ProPublica

The Bridgespan Group

08/11/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Strategy Lessons from a "Jargon Diet": The Importance of Candid Conversations About Goals

The Bridgespan Group

08/04/2011

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Philanthropy 

The Top 10 Questions Posed By Philanthropists

The Bridgespan Group

07/28/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Adaptive Strategy in Philanthropy Pt III: All That and a Bag of Chips

The Bridgespan Group

07/14/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Does Your Philanthropy Have an Adaptive Strategy? (Pt II)

The Bridgespan Group

07/07/2011 | 2.3 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Does Your Philanthropy Have an Adaptive Strategy?

The Bridgespan Group

07/01/2011 | 4.5 mins

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Effective Philanthropy 

Getting Results Sometimes Means Giving More Than Money

The Bridgespan Group

06/23/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Unlocking Philanthropic Potential: Making a Case for Getting Better

The Bridgespan Group

06/16/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Blending Philanthropic Dreams with Data

The Bridgespan Group

06/10/2011

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Effective Philanthropy 

Avoiding Distractions (and Ruts!) in Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

06/03/2011 | 3 mins

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