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Category: Evaluation & Metrics

TAKE A RISK! … JUST DON’T FAIL

October 31, 2013

Philanthropy tends to pride itself – not always accurately – on being society’s big risk-taker. Whenever I hear the claim, I find myself asking (silently): Is that true? What’s more, is it even desirable?

Robert Gallucci, president

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GOOD PHILANTHROPY, SURE. STRATEGIC? NOT REALLY.

October 25, 2013

It’s precious rare, in grantmaking circles, to hear anyone admit to carrying on philanthropy that isn’t strategic ­— much less to boast of it. Here at the Center, where Strategic Philanthropy is part of our name, we

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FEELING THE PRESSURES OF A LIMITED LIFE

August 7, 2013

 Leadership changes, strategic reviews, the closing of some programs and a fresh emphasis on others — all these are part of the normal cycle at just about any foundation. They may feel momentous at the time, but

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