A Doctor’s Scientific Approach to a Grant Maker’s Investments
Ruth Shaber, a gynecologist, makes sure her fund’s grants and investments all focused on promoting women’s health.
By Marc Gunther
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Hewlett Foundation’s Leader Makes a Case Against Impact Investing
The strategy can do more harm than good, especially for big grant makers, says CEO Larry Kramer.
By Marc Gunther
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There’s been lots of talk, but the vast majority of foundations are sticking with a century-old, bifurcated model of philanthropy: Money is given away on one side of the house, invested on the other, and never the twain shall meet.
By Marc Gunther
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Most grant makers would be better off using basic investing strategies rather than relying on active money managers and exotic financial instruments, the data shows.
By Marc Gunther
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After amassing a fortune in software and giving away $40 million of it, tech entrepreneur Mario Morino established an invitation-only group of experts dedicated to improving nonprofit management.
By Marc Gunther
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A Star Performer Created a ‘Toxic Culture’ at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Say Insiders
An investigation is looking into reports of bullying, sexual comments, and an oppressive office culture.
By Marc Gunther
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Group Helps Other Charities Speed Up Their Success, Silicon Valley Style
Fast Forward has won the support of Google.org and others for its innovative methods of nurturing nonprofit tech startups.
By Marc Gunther
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2 Tech Giants Put Money and Silicon Valley Ideas to Work to Boost Giving
The Gates Foundation and the family fund of former Microsoft executive Jeff Raikes are working on different ways to encourage Americans, especially the wealthy, to give more.
By Marc Gunther
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A Progressive Environmentalist Fires Back at Trump Populism
Foundation leader Farhad Ebrahimi is using his inherited wealth to bring the fight over climate change into the social-justice movement.
By Marc Gunther
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Humane Society Notches String of Big Wins Under Aggressive Leader
Wayne Pacelle has made life better for animals by attacking issues from all sides — and spending liberally on ads and fundraising.
By Marc Gunther
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