Research Notes
New Orleans: The Hub of Water Management Innovation?
The 21st century needs to harness the power of water, and the battered coastal city of New Orleans may just have the goods to do it.
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Big Picture
The Doer and the Payer: A Simple Approach to Scale
Growth and scale aren't the same thing. Here's what you need to know if you're serious about getting to scale.
Foundations
Casting a Tight Net
Humanity United is pursuing a strategy that combines carrots and sticks—collaboration and activism—to confront human rights abuse in the seafood industry. Includes magazine extras.
Education
Reforming the Education Debate
Recent changes in US policy regarding teacher evaluation reflect the impact of foundation-supported advocacy.
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“Where Two Rivers Meet, The Water Is Never Calm”
Partnerships are often difficult to navigate—but they are essential elements of effective philanthropy.
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Migrating a Partnership Ethos
The Orfalea Fund’s culture of collaboration stemmed from the Orfalea family’s business experience prioritizing human relationships.
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The Pillars of Partnership
When funders and grantees are aligned on mission and trust one another, lasting change stands a chance.
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Accepting the Challenges of Partnership
Collaborative efforts can lead to outcomes that might otherwise be unattainable—but they are inherently difficult to manage. Expect the rough spots, and prepare for them.
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A Changing Landscape for School Food
A program begun in the 1940s is still going—and still improving.