Archive - Funder Follies

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

March 2024

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

Folly #46: Inspiration

Truisms that derail us.

Mar 1 •

Melanie Hamburger

February 2024

Folly #45: A Stick, Not a Carrot

Share funder expertise before the grant application, not after.

Feb 23 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #44: Non-Financial Support

How often do foundations ask what nonprofits need?

Feb 16 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #43: Payouts

Why do most foundations aim for only 5%?

Feb 9 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #42: Trust or Control?

It all depends on your view of human (and nonprofit) nature.

Feb 2 •

Melanie Hamburger

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