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Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation (PSI)

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PSI diffuses knowledge to nonprofit and philanthropic leaders, policymakers, journalists, researchers, and other important opinion leaders through an extensive book and publications catalogue and the bi-monthly, electronic newsletter Aspen Philanthropy Letter.

Aspen Philanthropy Newsletter

The State of America's Nonprofit Sector Project

Books

  • Seen But Not Heard: Strengthening Nonprofit Advocacy, 2007
  • Building Wealth: The New Asset-Based Approach to Solving Social and Economic Problems, 2005
  • Organizing Foundations for Maximum Impact: A Guide to Effective Philanthropy, 2003
  • Mapping New Worlds: Selected Research on the Nonprofit Sector Around the Globe, 2001
  • Surveying Nonprofits: A Methods Handbook
  • Health Care Conversions and Philanthropy: Important Issues for Practice and Research, 1999
  • Foundations: Exploring Their Unique Roles and Impacts on Society, 1998

Reports

  • Time is of the Essence: Foundations and Policies of Limited Life and Endowment Spend-Down, 2009
  • The Emerging Fourth Sector: Executive Summary, 2009
  • Mobilizing Change: 10 Nonprofit Policy Proposals to Strengthen U.S. Communities, 2008
  • Advancing Social Entrepreneurship: Recommendations for Policy Makers and Government Agencies, 2008
  • Online Philanthropy Markets: From 'Feel Good' Giving to Effective Social Investing?, 2008
  • Mixing Mission and Business: Does Social Enterprise Need a New Legal Approach?, 2007
  • Money, Mission, and the Payout Rule: In Search of a Strategic Approach to Foundation Spending, 2007
  • Weathering the Storm: The Role of Local Nonprofits in the Hurricane Katrina Relief Effort, 2006
  • Community Foundation Approaches to Effectiveness: Characteristics, Challenges, and Opportunities, 2006
  • Nonprofits and the Federal Budget: FY07 Analysis, 2006
  • Enterprising Organizations: New Asset-Based and Other Innovative Approaches to Solving Social and Economic Problems, 2005
  • Why Nonprofits Matter in American Medicine: A Policy Brief, 2005

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