Some of today’s largest foundations are going to great lengths to transform American society in unprecedented ways. Yet surprisingly, they don’t expect -- and actually work to stymie -- criticism of such efforts.
Jul 09 2010
By Anonymous
Jul 07 2010
By Jane Wales
“How will volunteers support this initiative?”
Simply posing that question to potential grantees would cause organizations to think about the role of volunteers in their work, and might even open minds and opportunities, according to
Shirley Sagawa of the Center for American Progress.
Jul 06 2010
By Jane Wales
In 2008, hundreds of thousands of citizens engaged in the political process, some mobilizing others to vote for the first time.
Jul 02 2010
By Jane Wales
Foundation officers often mistakenly seek to apply scientific principles to complex social problems. And, civil society is endangered by an increasing market mentality on the part of new nonprofit leaders, says Stanford University’s Bruce Sievers.
Jun 14 2010
By Jane Wales
Life ain’t fair. Foundations pay full value to the for-profit consultants who advise them, but often fail to cover the true costs of the same services when offered by non-profits.
Jun 11 2010
By Jane Wales
School may be out for the summer, but there’s no break for ideas and debate about the best -- and worst -- ways for funders to help fix America’s education system. Certainly engaging with policymakers is critical. In a later post, I’ll discuss the issue of foundations’ increasing interest in and effort to influence education policy.
Jun 10 2010
By Jane Wales
Did foundations do enough in the economic recession? Clearly it is too early to say.
May 14 2010
By Jane Wales
Many were thrilled to see that the Kellogg Foundation had made a $75-million commitment to attacking racial disparities in communities across the country.
May 14 2010
By Jane Wales
Last week, Time Magazine feted its 100 Most Influential people “who affect our world” at a gala that would be hard to match – with musical performances by Taylor Swift and Prince, a comic interlude by actor Neil Patrick Harris, a brief talk by Bill Clinton and toasts by Sarah Palin, scholar Elizabeth Warren and actor Ben Stiller.
May 13 2010
By Jane Wales
"Now is our time."
-- Vice President Al Gore
"This is our moment."
-- Geoffrey Canada
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