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Power Dynamics in the Philanthropic Sector

November 9, 2020 Steve Mayer

Are there power dynamics in the philanthropic sector?  There has long been perceived a kind of class warfare between foundations who have the money, and nonprofits who beg for the money.  This is summed up […]

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PROGRAM EVALUATION

Can Grantmakers and Nonprofits Work Together?

June 28, 2011 Steve Mayer

If there really were a growing trend of partnership between nonprofits and grantmaking foundations, what would we notice?  A partial list includes: More cooperation between those with money to fund good work and those with […]

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PROGRAM EVALUATION

Every Measure of Success Serves Someone’s Vision of Success

March 25, 2011 Steve Mayer

In “Making a Difference #3” we talked about a charitable organization with a straightforward mission, “serving those most in need.”  The organization then uses what seems to be a straightforward measure of success,  “pounds of […]

Recent Articles

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  • Wanted: Better Evaluation Practices for a Better Philanthropy
    January 16, 2021
  • Pathways to Progress: Focusing Philanthropy on Racial Equity and Social Justice
    January 16, 2021
  • A “Dignity Gap”
    January 15, 2021
  • How to Assist Disadvantaged Groups
    December 14, 2020
  • Use Advocacy To Promote Social Change
    November 18, 2020
  • Indicators of Freedom From The Film, “12 Years a Slave”
    November 12, 2020
  • Institutional Racism: It’s Hard To See Racism When You’re White
    November 11, 2020
  • Evidence of Success: Follow the Action
    November 11, 2020
  • Can Philanthropy Create Greater Racial Equity and Social Justice?
    November 10, 2020

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