Ditch Strategic Philanthropy — but Don’t Throw Out Strategy With It
Learning, listening, testing, and adapting are what help foundations achieve impact, not top-down approaches imported from business and finance.
By PHIL BUCHANAN
Contributor
Did Foundations Do the Right Thing in Detroit?
Big grant makers’ “stimulus package” for the city included choosing which neighborhoods to invest in, a bold but politically risky stand that differed from philanthropy-funded revitalization efforts elsewhere.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Grant makers’ active role in redeveloping the Motor City is drawing close attention from other regions in economic distress.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
A Young CEO Seizes Opportunity to Sell Her Group’s Expertise
Aria Finger, 33, brought a track record of innovation and a knack for reaching her generational peers when she ascended last fall to the top job at volunteerism charity DoSomething.org.
By NICOLE WALLACE
Features Editor
1 in 3 Rich Donors Held Their Philanthropy Back
Affluent supporters are seeking more information on results and want to see less spending on overhead, a study of thousands of wealthy donors finds.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Games Add Competition, Urgency, and Fun to Nonprofit Fundraising
Charities try to attract dollars and supporters by “gamifying” giving.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
How to Find Major Donors Among Midlevel Supporters
Catching signs of greater giving potential takes sleuthing, creativity, patience, and listening skills.
By Maria Di Mento
Senior Editor