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"Scaling Up" in a Time of Scarcity: Some Experiences, Observations, and Caveats (Part II)

This is Part II of a speech delivered by Gara LaMarche before participants at the second annual Conference on Scaling Impact, hosted by the Social Impact Exchange. You can read Part I here.

"Scaling Up" in a Time of Scarcity: Some Experiences, Observations, and Caveats (Part I)

On June 15, 2011, Gara LaMarche, President and CEO of the Atlantic Philanthropies, delivered a speech before the participants of the second annual Conference on Scaling Impact, hosted by the Social Impact Exchange in New York City. Over the next three days, the Intrepid Philanthropist will run the text of Gara's speech. Here is Part I.

Problems in International Grant-making

This continues my reaction to Joan Spero’s Foundation Center presentation in New York on 17 May. As I noted yesterday, I f

Strengthening Governing Capacity in Post-Conflict Liberia

"I fear the judgment of future generations,” former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is quoted as saying.  “I fear their asking how can wealthy peop

From Liberia—Post-Conflict Philanthropy

“Liberia is not a poor country.