by mfg | Aug 20, 2009 | Canadian Philanthropy, Philanthropy
A new report is out from Michael Moody and the USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy on the effect of donor socialization. A slim 41 pages ask & answer the question, what does it take to become a venture philanthropist. Not viewed from the investment...
by mfg | Aug 19, 2009 | US Philanthropy
When the FP Article, A $9 Trillion Question: Did the World Get Muhammad Yunus Wrong?, came across my Twitter feed this morning my first thought was, blasphemy! The praise and attention that Yunus and Soto have received over the past few years – collecting fans...
by mfg | Jul 14, 2009 | US Philanthropy
Much of what I’m reading these days – in blogs, in articles – seems to swirl around the idea of efficiency: measuring efficiency, metrics for efficiency, foundations granting to efficient non-profits…and on and on. I don’t actually set out to look for...
by mfg | Jul 13, 2009 | Int'l Philanthropy, Philanthropy
The philanthropic sector has been buzzing since the airing of The Philanthropist pilot on NBC. You may not spend your summer watching TV, but you may want to set your PVR to record an episode or two and see what you think. Next week (July 21), the Hudson Institute is...
by mfg | Jun 25, 2009 | US Philanthropy
Watching NBC’s premiere of The Philanthropist left me with more questions than answers. Luckily, I’m not the only one with conflicted views on the effect the show will have on philanthropy. Last night, we were saturated with quite a portrayal of white man’s guilt...
by mfg | Jun 11, 2009 | Canadian Philanthropy
Seth Godin posted a wonderful blog, Guy #3 and You Tube video (below) displaying the power of timing. It’s a fascinating display of what can happen to an idea who’s time has come.
