What would "insanely great philanthropy" look like? This question was prompted by some recent blog posts that I read. Economics and entrepreneurism guru Umair Haque took businesses to task here for focusing too much time on playing with business models and not enough time on making stuff that's "insanely great." He noted: Yet, [...]
Author: tonymacklin
Philanthropoid working at the intersection of meaningful giving and community results. Excited when everyday people lead community improvement, and when everyday people are recognized for their generosity.
Effective Giving During the Downturn
The University of Pennsylvania's Center for High Impact Philanthropy launched a three-month project to help donors find high-impact giving opportunities during the downturn. The first article provides the following ideas: Support and expand community health centers Get the word out on legitimate foreclosure prevention programs Support organizations and collaboratives that break down silos between different government-supported [...]
Do Foundations Have Bad Habits?
James Canales, CEO of the James Irvine Foundation, has an opinion piece in the Chronicle of Philanthropy on the bad habits of foundations (subscription required). He cautions against "the occupational hazards of insularity, complacency, and arrogance," noting that the best antidote "is to remain vigilant about how our behavior can be read and might even [...]
Philanthropy as Art and Science
Music as a metaphor for philanthropy
Tony Macklin 