Philanthropy & Funding
Slow Philanthropy
Amid much discussion about the future of philanthropy, one mystery deserves more attention: Why does the giving of so many ultra-wealthy people lag far behind the aspirations they express?
Tag: Donors
Philanthropy & Funding
Billionaires Can Build by Supporting Dedicated Changemakers
A response to SSIR’s Summer 2026 cover essay.
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Philanthropy & Funding
Funding’s Hidden Curricula
An excerpt from The Nonprofit Paradox by Nehal Gandhi
Webinar
Philanthropy & Funding
Rethinking Social Change Through Norm Design
In this interactive program on the emerging new science of norm design, you'll learn to identify the rules holding problems stuck in place and how to redesign your approach and work with—not against—these hidden dynamics.
This program is led by Jeff Leitner, cofounder of UX for Good with over 15 years of experience helping organizations understand their norms.
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Scaling
Accompanying Governments to Scale
How philanthropy can walk alongside national governments to scale development solutions that deliver over time
Philanthropy & Funding
The New Gilded Age Needs Civic Leaders, Not Just Philanthropists
What a new generation of entrepreneurial donors should learn from legacy institutions and leaders.
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Philanthropy & Funding
Major Giving Must Be Central
An excerpt from A Better Way to Fundraise on making major giving the operating system for fundraising
Webinar
Philanthropy & Funding
Strategic Foresight for Nonprofit Leaders
By identifying emerging opportunities and threats, your organization can be better prepared for the next economic shift, technological disruption, or other challenge. In this 90-minute interactive webinar, you'll learn the fundamentals and best practices of foresight, then apply them directly to the challenges your organization is facing.
This program is led by Rachel Hatch, chief innovation officer at the Institute for the Future (IFTF), an organization with 50+ years of experience training and developing forecasts.
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Philanthropy & Funding
Scale Is a Myth! Embrace the Long Defeat!
Why the ghost of Paul Farmer wants you scaring the horses at Skoll
Philanthropy & Funding
Beyond the Mega-Gift
For four years, small donations have declined across the nonprofit sector, threatening the future of social innovation. But with the right strategies, some organizations are bucking the trend and winning them back.