What makes for effective philanthropy?
In our Funding practice column, we answer this question by exploring different funding models of philanthropy, the impact of different types and lengths of funding, collaborative and pooled funding through intermediaries, geographical variations, practice beyond grants, and more.
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Practical advice
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Practical advice
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Opinion
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Major funders establish $5.7m participatory grantmaking fund for Detroit no…
Practical advice
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Analysis
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Practical advice
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Practical advice
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Interview
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New guidelines for donors highlight how to fund effectively in Pakistan
Opinion
The grantmaking practices we need
Practical advice
How to responsibly end funding relationships with charities
Opinion
Why and how to build cross-sector partnerships: Lessons from Ukraine
Analysis
Sizing up the challenge
Analysis
Leaving it to trust
News
$1.5m pooled fund launches in Asia to improve healthcare systems
Opinion
30 lessons in pursuit of deep social impact: Reflection, assessment, and sh…
Opinion
Practical tips for funder collaboration in new toolkit
Opinion
Re-imagining feminist philanthropy in Poland
Analysis
Are foundations willing to give up power?
Interview