December 29, 2011 | Read Time: 1 minute
The death of Steve Jobs will almost certainly be included in lists of the biggest stories of the year. It might not be surprising, then, that his thoughts on philanthropy, as reported in Walter Isaacson’s biography, became the most popular post on this blog.
Also popular were posts with practical advice for grant seekers and new grant makers, giving by foundations, and how donors measure charities.
The top five most-viewed posts on the Giveaway in 2011 were:
Steve Jobs Found Much to Dislike About Philanthropy
The Apple co-founder found fault with the jargon, the showiness, and the rich people who thought they could shake up philanthropy.
Video: Common Mistakes Made by Grant Applicants
Grant makers explain what turns them off in proposals.
Foundations Sign Their Own Giving Pledge
More than 60 grant makers have agreed to direct the majority of their money to groups that serve the needy and promote policy changes to help vulnerable people.
A Job Hunter Gets Advice on Landing Her First Job in Philanthropy
Members of The Chronicle’s LinkedIn group offer advice to a recent graduate who wants to start a career as a grant maker.
Donors Are Settling for a ‘Bronze Standard’ for Measuring Charities
How can the nonprofit world narrow that gap between those who say they care about performance and those who actually make gifts based on performance?
