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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.
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.
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.
In Ireland, a community foundation aims to break the air of mystery around donor-advised funds.
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.
Having trouble getting that corporate foundation gift? Try adding a well-placed politician to the board!
Does billionaire philanthropy necessarily involve breaking things in the name of disruption? If so, what comes next?
A nonprofit manager’s interesting reflection on the power of one identity-robbing decision in United Way’s history.
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.
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.
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.
