Updates and insights from the world of philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Social Good: 15 Ideas for More Effective Philanthropy

Social Good: 15 Ideas for More Effective Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

12/05/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Five Traits of Adaptive Philanthropists

Five Traits of Adaptive Philanthropists

The Bridgespan Group

10/30/2013 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Exploring Adaptive Philanthropy That Gets Results

Exploring Adaptive Philanthropy That Gets Results

The Bridgespan Group

10/15/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

How Four Philanthropists Are Innovating Medical Research

How Four Philanthropists Are Innovating Medical Research

The Bridgespan Group

09/26/2013 | 11 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

09/12/2013 | 6.5 mins

philanthropy

Philanthropy 

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

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

Why Some Donors Go Public with Their Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

08/26/2013 | 5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

David Weekley Builds Up Nonprofits with Due Diligence and Measurement

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

The Bridgespan Group

07/29/2013 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Jane Siebels Invests to Promote Positive Social Change

Jane Siebels Invests to Promote Positive Social Change

The Bridgespan Group

07/18/2013 | 4 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

07/16/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

07/09/2013 | 4 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Stanley Druckenmiller Steps into the Philanthropy Spotlight

Stanley Druckenmiller Steps into the Philanthropy Spotlight

The Bridgespan Group

07/02/2013 | 4 mins

philanthropy | Stanley Druckenmiller

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

07/01/2013

philanthropy

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

06/25/2013 | 4 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

06/24/2013 | 6 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

06/18/2013 | 5.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Lorie Slutsky Weaves Together Donor Funds for Maximum Synergy

Lorie Slutsky Weaves Together Donor Funds for Maximum Synergy

The Bridgespan Group

06/12/2013 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

06/11/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Julian Robertson, Jr., Inspires Other Philanthropists

Julian Robertson, Jr., Inspires Other Philanthropists

The Bridgespan Group

06/04/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Edna McConnell Clark Foundation CEO Nancy Roob Discusses Donor Collaboration

Edna McConnell Clark Foundation CEO Nancy Roob Discusses Donor Collaboration

The Bridgespan Group

06/03/2013 | 6 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

05/28/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Henry McCance Draws on the VC Model for Philanthropic Collaboration

Henry McCance Draws on the VC Model for Philanthropic Collaboration

The Bridgespan Group

05/23/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

Diann Daniel

05/21/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

05/16/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Philanthropist David Rubenstein Recommends Giving More Than Money

Philanthropist David Rubenstein Recommends Giving More Than Money

The Bridgespan Group

05/14/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

05/09/2013 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

05/07/2013 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

05/02/2013 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

04/30/2013 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

04/25/2013 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Steve McCormick on Adapting Philanthropic Strategy to Save the Amazon Rainforest

Steve McCormick on Adapting Philanthropic Strategy to Save the Amazon Rainforest

The Bridgespan Group

04/23/2013 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

04/22/2013

philanthropy

Philanthropy 

For Wallis Annenberg and Leonard Aube, Friendship Has Strengthened Philanthropy

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

Steve Hilton on the Hilton Humanitarian Prize—and Its Impact

The Bridgespan Group

04/16/2013 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Why Tom Steyer Is Tackling Environmental Issues

Why Tom Steyer Is Tackling Environmental Issues

The Bridgespan Group

04/09/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

04/04/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

04/02/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Tashia and John Morgridge Trade Anonymous Giving for Public Philanthropy

Tashia and John Morgridge Trade Anonymous Giving for Public Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

03/28/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Effective Collaboration with Nonprofit Grantees: Three Lessons from Richard Atlas

Effective Collaboration with Nonprofit Grantees: Three Lessons from Richard Atlas

The Bridgespan Group

03/25/2013 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

03/18/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Carrie Avery on Getting Dramatic Results with Relatively Small Grants

Carrie Avery on Getting Dramatic Results with Relatively Small Grants

The Bridgespan Group

03/11/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Swanee Hunt: Joining in Sisterhood to Help Women and Girls

Swanee Hunt: Joining in Sisterhood to Help Women and Girls

The Bridgespan Group

03/11/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

03/08/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

The Seminal Moment for Philanthropist Connie Duckworth

The Seminal Moment for Philanthropist Connie Duckworth

The Bridgespan Group

03/06/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

03/04/2013 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

02/28/2013 | 4 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

The

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

The Bridgespan Group

02/21/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

02/21/2013 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Three Insights on Impact Investing from eBay Founder Pierre Omidyar

Three Insights on Impact Investing from eBay Founder Pierre Omidyar

The Bridgespan Group

02/19/2013 | 4 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

02/14/2013 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

02/13/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Young Philanthropists Take Top Spots in Ranking of Most Generous Donors

Young Philanthropists Take Top Spots in Ranking of Most Generous Donors

The Bridgespan Group

02/08/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

02/07/2013 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

02/04/2013 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Transformative Scale 

Carolyn and Peter Lynch Share Three Keys to Effective Philanthropy

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

How Bill Draper Finds Outstanding Social Entrepreneurs

The Bridgespan Group

01/28/2013 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

01/24/2013 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

01/21/2013 | 5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Five Principles Geoff Boisi Uses to Guide His Philanthropy

Five Principles Geoff Boisi Uses to Guide His Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

01/17/2013 | 4.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

John Whitehead's Mission to Build Nonprofit Leadership Capacity

John Whitehead's Mission to Build Nonprofit Leadership Capacity

The Bridgespan Group

01/15/2013 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

01/10/2013 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

01/08/2013

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Creating an Effective Philanthropy Strategy for 2013: Five Ideas

Creating an Effective Philanthropy Strategy for 2013: Five Ideas

The Bridgespan Group

01/02/2013 | 5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Who received $500 million from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg?

Who received $500 million from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg?

The Bridgespan Group

12/20/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

A Capstone Career in Philanthropy: Three Guiding Lessons

A Capstone Career in Philanthropy: Three Guiding Lessons

The Bridgespan Group

12/18/2012 | 5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Three Strategies for Creating Effective Philanthropy Alongside an Active Career

Three Strategies for Creating Effective Philanthropy Alongside an Active Career

The Bridgespan Group

12/13/2012 | 5.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/06/2012 | 7.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Brand New Philanthropy Resource: Conversations with Remarkable Givers Video Series

Brand New Philanthropy Resource: Conversations with Remarkable Givers Video Series

The Bridgespan Group

11/27/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/05/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

10/15/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

10/04/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

10/01/2012 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

How to Make Your Philanthropy More Effective Starting Today

How to Make Your Philanthropy More Effective Starting Today

The Bridgespan Group

09/27/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Using Your Philanthropy Compass to Make Tough Choices

Using Your Philanthropy Compass to Make Tough Choices

The Bridgespan Group

09/20/2012 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

09/13/2012 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

09/06/2012 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

The Bridgespan Group

08/30/2012 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

08/20/2012 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

08/14/2012 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

08/06/2012 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

07/31/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

07/24/2012 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

07/17/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Nonprofit Due Diligence Done Well

Nonprofit Due Diligence Done Well

The Bridgespan Group

07/10/2012 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

07/09/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

07/02/2012 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

06/26/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

The Bridgespan Group

06/18/2012 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Spreading the Word About the #NonprofitDueDiligence Campaign

Spreading the Word About the #NonprofitDueDiligence Campaign

The Bridgespan Group

06/14/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Four Questions to Ask About a Nonprofit’s Leadership

Four Questions to Ask About a Nonprofit’s Leadership

The Bridgespan Group

06/12/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

06/04/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Finding the Middle Ground: When Does Impact Investing Work?

Finding the Middle Ground: When Does Impact Investing Work?

The Bridgespan Group

05/24/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

05/23/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Nonprofit Due Diligence: Customize Your Approach for Better Results

Nonprofit Due Diligence: Customize Your Approach for Better Results

The Bridgespan Group

05/16/2012 | 3.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

05/10/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Four Tips for Maximizing Your Nonprofit Research

Four Tips for Maximizing Your Nonprofit Research

The Bridgespan Group

05/08/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Facebook's Support for Organ Donation Offers Philanthropic Inspiration

Facebook's Support for Organ Donation Offers Philanthropic Inspiration

The Bridgespan Group

05/03/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Donors, Grantees, and the Problem of Leaky Pipes

Donors, Grantees, and the Problem of Leaky Pipes

The Bridgespan Group

04/19/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

04/02/2012

philanthropy

Philanthropy 

In Philanthropy, Getting Focused Pays Off

In Philanthropy, Getting Focused Pays Off

The Bridgespan Group

03/13/2012

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

03/06/2012 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

How Public to Be About Your Giving?

How Public to Be About Your Giving?

The Bridgespan Group

02/14/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

How Do You Research Nonprofit Grantees?

How Do You Research Nonprofit Grantees?

02/02/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

01/19/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Foundation Center Report Uncovers Philanthropy Roadblocks

Foundation Center Report Uncovers Philanthropy Roadblocks

The Bridgespan Group

01/11/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

2011’s Philanthropy Ideas Worth Pursuing

2011’s Philanthropy Ideas Worth Pursuing

The Bridgespan Group

01/05/2012

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/23/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/22/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/21/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/20/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/19/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/16/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/15/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

What Is Necessary for Philanthropic Transparency to Drive Results?

What Is Necessary for Philanthropic Transparency to Drive Results?

The Bridgespan Group

12/14/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/14/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/12/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/12/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/09/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/08/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/07/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/06/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

The Power of Small Changes

The Power of Small Changes

The Bridgespan Group

12/05/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/05/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/02/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

12/01/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/30/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/29/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Philanthropy Challenge: Balancing Donor and Grantee Needs

Philanthropy Challenge: Balancing Donor and Grantee Needs

The Bridgespan Group

11/28/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/28/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/24/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/23/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/22/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Philanthropy as Risk Capital: Partnering for Cures Gets Personal

Philanthropy as Risk Capital: Partnering for Cures Gets Personal

The Bridgespan Group

11/21/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/21/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/18/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/17/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/17/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/16/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/15/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/14/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/14/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

11/07/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Philanthropy Traps and the Power of Hope

Philanthropy Traps and the Power of Hope

The Bridgespan Group

10/27/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

10/21/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

10/10/2011 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Celebrating Women in the World

Celebrating Women in the World

The Bridgespan Group

09/21/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Anchors Can Help Your Philanthropy Take Flight

Anchors Can Help Your Philanthropy Take Flight

The Bridgespan Group

09/08/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

One Idea for Helping a Nonprofit Grow

One Idea for Helping a Nonprofit Grow

The Bridgespan Group

09/01/2011 | 3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Train Wreck, or True Philanthropic Partnership?

Train Wreck, or True Philanthropic Partnership?

The Bridgespan Group

08/25/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

08/18/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

08/11/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Strategy Lessons from a

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

The Bridgespan Group

08/04/2011

philanthropy

Philanthropy 

The Top 10 Questions Posed By Philanthropists

The Top 10 Questions Posed By Philanthropists

The Bridgespan Group

07/28/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

07/14/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

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

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

The Bridgespan Group

07/07/2011 | 2.3 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Does Your Philanthropy Have an Adaptive Strategy?

Does Your Philanthropy Have an Adaptive Strategy?

The Bridgespan Group

07/01/2011 | 4.5 mins

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Getting Results Sometimes Means Giving More Than Money

Getting Results Sometimes Means Giving More Than Money

The Bridgespan Group

06/23/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Unlocking Philanthropic Potential: Making a Case for Getting Better

Unlocking Philanthropic Potential: Making a Case for Getting Better

The Bridgespan Group

06/16/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Blending Philanthropic Dreams with Data

Blending Philanthropic Dreams with Data

The Bridgespan Group

06/10/2011

philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy 

Avoiding Distractions (and Ruts!) in Philanthropy

Avoiding Distractions (and Ruts!) in Philanthropy

The Bridgespan Group

06/03/2011 | 3 mins

philanthropy