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Folly #54: Boards

What if foundations made intros, not checklists?

Apr 26 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #53: Awards

The cost of recognition.

Apr 19 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #52: Voluntourism

Global access and good intentions.

Apr 12 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #51: Talent Funding

Part 2 of how philanthropy impairs new ways of thinking.

Apr 5 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #50: Better Giving

Better and faster for whom ... donors or grantees?

Mar 29 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #49: Innovation Funding

How philanthropy impairs new ways of thinking.

Mar 22 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #48: ReForming Leaders

How often do foundation staff complete their own applications?

Mar 15 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #47: Easy Budgets

They may be harder than foundations think.

Mar 8 •

Melanie Hamburger

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