Philanthropy Action

Nov 24, 2006

What Works, An Analysis

A recent New York Times article highlights eight programs that work to reduce poverty in the developing world. An article like this one puts a stake in the ground with a focus on the effectiveness of anti-poverty efforts. But it doesn’t do away with the need to apply general knowledge to specific situations.

Nov 20, 2006

Annual Philanthropy Reports: The Highlights

This year’s philanthropy specials published by The New York Times and Slate focused largely on the nascent phenomenon of hybrid philanthropy, or the marriage of for-profit initiatives with social causes. Despite the commitment of its adherents, it remains to be seen whether this business-centric approach to philanthropy can produce better results than its predecessor.

Nov 15, 2006

Venture Philanthropy or Just Effective Philanthropy

A process of revolution resulting in evolution is happening in the philanthropy sector on account of the ‘venture’ philanthropy movement of the late-1990s.

Nov 14, 2006

Management Guru Trains Nonprofits

One of the most financially successful and diverse companies in the world, GE has become synonymous with sound management principles - and now the company is sharing that expertise with the nonprofit community.

Nov 09, 2006

UK Sells Bonds to Buy Vaccines

The British government recently unveiled a plan to sell bonds as part of an effort to vaccinate millions of children in the developing world.

Oct 27, 2006

Generosity Depends on Perspective

The 1.85 percent of GDP that was given away in 2005 as private sector charitable contributions is low for one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Furthermore, successful fund-raising tactics, such as raffles, indicate that Americans do not give for altruistic reasons.

Oct 25, 2006

Nicholas Kristof Sees Hope for Darfur

The New York Times columnist and Darfur activist Nicholas Kristof does not see Darfur as one of the world’s intractable problems. He proposes world leaders make a greater effort at political settlement by pressuring the Sudanese government to come to an agreement with Darfuri rebels.

Oct 20, 2006

Giving Is as Good as Sex…Literally

Researchers have found that giving to charity activates the same pleasure sensors in the brain associated with sex.

Oct 20, 2006

Increased Role of Remittances

When we look back in 10 years, it’s likely we’ll conclude that the most powerful international anti-poverty efforts of the first world were remittances made by immigrants.

Oct 19, 2006

Giving in the Wake of a Disaster Means Money Arrives Too Late

Increasingly, nonprofits are saying disaster aid donations do very little to help afflicted communities; instead, nonprofits need to change the way they ask for money and donors need to change the way they give.

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