Many NPQ readers will be familiar with the biblical sins of envy, gluttony, greed, lust, pride, sloth, and wrath. But philanthropy has its own set of sins. By being aware of these, and acting to avoid them, we can help ensure that philanthropy truly benefits the communities that it aims to serve.
Social Enterprise
In Scotland, a Social Enterprise Leader Outlines a Transformative Vision
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In Scotland, 5,600 social enterprises already employ over 81,000 people and generate over £3.8 billion in annual revenues. But for at least one Scottish social enterprise leader, this is just the beginning of a broader process of economic and social transformation.
Why Philanthropy Is Interested in Facebook’s Social Data
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This partnership joins the social media giant, academic researchers, and several large foundations in an attempt to radically reshape the state of research on social media, civic engagement, and political participation. With that comes some risk.
Donor-advised funds
Starting to Demystify the Donor-Advised Fund
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In Ireland, a community foundation aims to break the air of mystery around donor-advised funds.
neighborhood vision
A Nonprofit Buys a Blighted Motel in the Name of Neighborhood Well-Being
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For years, North Philadelphia residents had called police to come to a motel on a troubled corner. Finally, a nonprofit with deep pockets decided that the easiest solution was to buy the property.
political contributions
Nonprofit Monkey in the Middle: Corporate Giving and Political Influence
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Having trouble getting that corporate foundation gift? Try adding a well-placed politician to the board!
billionaire philanthropy
Collateral Damages: The Broken Crockery Approach of “New Philanthropy”
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Does billionaire philanthropy necessarily involve breaking things in the name of disruption? If so, what comes next?
decision-making
When a Nonprofit Decision Is Strategic but Not Mature: Reflections on the United Way Movement
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A nonprofit manager’s interesting reflection on the power of one identity-robbing decision in United Way’s history.
Philanthropy
A Peek Behind the Philanthropic Curtain: A Conversation with Hilary Pennington on Ford’s BUILD Initiative
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In this special Facebook Live session, Ruth McCambridge speaks with Hillary Pennington, Ford’s executive vice president on the foundation’s BUILD initiative. They discuss what components it includes, and how it integrates with the foundation’s efforts to reduce inequality.
Foundation Grant making and Asset Use
Right-on-Time Philanthropy at Ralph C. Wilson: Big Money Meets a Looming Problem
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Among the distinguishing characteristics of the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation is that it’s positioned in the right place at the right time with a good deal of money to spend.
Philanthropy
The Big Shift: A City’s Philanthropic Landscape Shows Us Where the Money Is
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Every locality is different, but in the Twin Cities, the relative trajectories of the United Way and the donor advised funds at local foundations appear to be crossing.