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Sloane Davidson in Everyday Giving

Dec 10, 2013

31 Nonprofits Who Made Waves In 2013

Check out these inspiring and innovative nonprofits who stand out…

Gabe Kleinman

Jan 22, 2014

A dose of innovation in grant-making

It’s high time for human-centered design

Dustin Moskovitz

Dec 25, 2013

Breakthrough Philanthropy: Just Give Them the Money

Good Ventures will match every dollar up to $5M to…

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Dustin Moskovitz in I. M. H. O.

Jul 29, 2013

Peter Buffett and the Media-‘Karpman Drama Triangle’ Complex

Yesterday, I was disappointed to see the op-ed by Peter Buffett in the NYT decrying philanthropy as a superficial form of absolution for the rich. That said, I’ve learned to understand that when you see an extreme opinion…

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Biz Stone in Armchair CEO

Jul 29, 2013

Coca-Cola Saves The World

The future of marketing is philanthropy. Here’s an idea which illustrates…

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Beth Simone Noveck in On Philanthropy

May 29, 2015

Improving Non-Profits with Open Data

Addendum: Today (June 30, 2015) the IRS issued a statement (https://philanthropy.com/article/IRS-Plans-to-Begin-Releasing/231265): “The IRS has made substantial progress in developing a technology solution that, when perfected, will allow the IRS to provide…

James Faghmous

Oct 29, 2013

A Non-Profit’s Funeral

When I knew it was time to stay goodbye

Rob Reich in On Philanthropy

Sep 5, 2013

On Private Donations to Public Schools

Glamorous and lucrative school auctions to support wealthy suburban schools have become a stock feature of popular writing about Silicon Valley. David Kaplan opened his 1999 book, The Silicon Boys, with an account of the over-the-top excesses of the annual…

Rob Reich in On Philanthropy

Aug 15, 2013

Does Philanthropy Help the Poor? Should it?

Caring for the Needs of Strangers

Rob Reich in On Philanthropy

May 22, 2013

What Are Foundations For?

On the role of philanthropy in democratic societies

I’ve been writing about the role of philanthropy in democracy for the past few years. Through my work with the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, I’ve come…

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