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Let's Think Smarter About the Charitable Tax Deduction
by Jan Masaoka, CEO, California Association of Nonprofits
1/16/13

Putting a Home at the Center of Efforts to End Homelessness
by Janice Elliott, Executive Director, Melville Charitable Trust
12/19/12

A Great Opportunity for Medical Research Philanthropy: Fund Team Science
by LaTese Briggs, Philanthropy Advisory Service Program Analyst, FasterCures
11/12/12

Young Black Males and the Urgency of Now
by John Jackson, President and CEO, Schott Foundation for Public Education
11/06/12

Preparing Students for College and Careers
by Jessica Pliska, Founder and Executive Director, The Opportunity Network
10/24/12

Grantmaking for a Broader Definition of Arts Engagement
by Sharon DeMark, Program Officer, Arts, Minnesota Philanthropy Partners
10/02/12

Beyond Writing the Check - Philanthropy and Impact Investing
by Philippe Cousteau, President, EarthEcho International
9/27/12

Why We Need to Fight Alzheimer's Stigma
by Beth Kallmyer, Vice President of Constituent Services, Alzheimer's Association
9/24/12

Philanthropy's Role in Advancing STEM Education Is Vital
by Paul Luna, President/CEO, Helios Education Foundation
9/12/12

International AIDS Conference: Next Stop Africa?
by Sarah Johnstone, Program Assistant, Africa-Middle East, STARS Foundation
7/27/12

If Nonprofits Fail
by Jennifer Talansky, Vice President of Knowledge and Communications, Nonprofit Finance Fund
6/29/12

Nonprofits Missing From Big Battles
by Mark Rosenman, Director, Caring to Change
6/08/12

Igniting Passion Through Volunteering
by Lisa Marie Nickerson, Associate Director, Women Build, Habitat for Humanity International
5/07/12

Curtailing Democracy
by Gary Bass, Executive Director, Bauman Foundation ; Mark Rosenman, Director, Caring to Change
5/01/12

Is Grantmaking Getting Smarter?
by J McCray, Chief Operating Officer, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations
3/21/12

Breaking the Cycle: A More Holistic Treatment of Sexuality by Funders Could Improve Our Understanding of Health and Well-Being
by Colleen Hoff, Director, Center for Research & Education on Gender and Sexuality, San Francisco State University ; Justin Keller, Development Director, Center for Research & Education on Gender and Sexuality, San Francisco State University
3/01/12

Client Protection in Microfinance: The Smart Campaign Enlists Donors and Investors
by Elisabeth Rhyne, Managing Director, Center for Financial Inclusion, ACCION
2/16/12

Two Years After Madoff: An Argument for Foundation Audits
by Laura Barooshian, Principal, DiCicco, Gulman & Company ; William Jenczyk, Principal, DiCicco, Gulman & Company
1/26/12

Famine in East Africa
by Don Golden, Vice President, World Relief
11/18/11

Think Medical Research, But Think Smart
by Margaret Anderson, Executive Director, FasterCures/The Center for Accelerating Medical Solutions
11/02/11

Engaging Individuals May Be Paying Dividends for Arts & Cultural Groups in Philadelphia
by Tom Kaiden, President, Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
10/07/11

First Invest in Yourself — How Great Nonprofit Leaders Lead Their Organizations Forward
by Pier Rogers, Director, Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management, North Park University
9/22/11

Mobile Giving: From Grassroots Beginnings to a Promising Future
by Jim Manis, Chairman/CEO, Mobile Giving Foundation
8/26/11

Business, Poverty, and a New Value Equation
by Barbara Dyer, President and CEO, Hitachi Foundation
7/18/11

Forging Partnerships to Fight HIV/AIDS in the United States
by Vignetta Charles, Vice President of Programs and Evaluation, AIDS United
6/02/11

Young Kids Need to Learn About Social Entrepreneurship
by Lisa Novick, co-founder, YesKidzCan.com
5/18/11

The Vital Role of Business in Addressing Societal Challenges
by Robert L. Smith, President, Lilly Foundation
5/03/11

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
by Tiziana C. Dearing, CEO, Boston Rising
3/17/11

Philanthropy's Role in Supporting Young Adults
by Peter Kleinbard, Senior Consultant, Youth Development Institute
3/05/11

Six Key Trends Transforming Jewish Philanthropy
by Lisa Eisen, National Director, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
2/11/11

Achieving Real Justice: Funding Criminal Justice Reform
by Timothy Silard, President, Rosenberg Foundation
1/18/11

The Role of Foundations in Taking Social Innovations to Scale With Government Support
by Dorothy Stoneman, President, YouthBuild USA
1/05/11

Alleviating Work-Family Conflict: Foundations and the "Missing Middle"
by Joan C. Williams, Director, Center for WorkLife Law, University of California
12/16/10

Volunteering to Change the World
by Michelle Nunn, CEO, Points of Light Institute
11/18/10

How Better Data Will Shape the Future of Social Problem Solving
by Andrew Wolk, CEO and founder, Root Cause ; Colette Stanzler, Director of Social Impact Research, Root Cause
11/11/10

Opera's Continued Growth
by Melanie Feilotter, Director of Information and Learning Services, OPERA America
10/29/10

Defending Civil Liberties for Generations to Come
by Donna McKay, director of institutional advancement and special projects, American Civil Liberties Union
9/15/10

Philanthropic Support for Education Reform: Balancing Innovation and Opportunity
by John Jackson, President and CEO, Schott Foundation for Public Education
9/07/10

A Networked Approach to Social Innovation
by Carol Thompson Cole, president and CEO, Venture Philanthropy Partners
8/18/10

Childhood Bereavement - Helping Kids Cope With Loss
by Christine Park, President, New York Life Foundation
7/28/10

Helping Haitians to Rebuild and Restart the Economy
by Reeta Roy, President and CEO, MasterCard Foundation
7/13/10

How to Be an Effective Philanthropist in Eight Easy Steps
by Larry Blumenthal, Independent Consultant, Open Road Advisors
6/15/10

Impacting Jewish Lives
by Al Levitt, President, Jim Joseph Foundation
6/03/10

Changing the World Through Philanthropic Prizes
by Dwayne Spradlin, president and CEO, InnoCentive, Inc.
5/06/10

Building Greenways Through Philanthropy
by Tom Woiwode, Director, GreenWays Initiative, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
4/21/10

Should Foundations Engage in Public Policy?
by Colleen Horton, Program Officer, Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
4/07/10

Corporations Must Consider Haiti's Long-Term Needs
by Jane Madden, Senior Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability, Edelman
3/10/10

Social Entrepreneurs: Friends or Foes?
by Julie Chapman, Co-Founder, YesKidzCan
2/08/10

Peace, Prosperity, and Profit: Finding the Missing Middle in Microfinance
by Chris Sale, Vice President of Development Finance, CHF International
1/22/10

A Helpful Guide to Failure in Philanthropy. Use Carefully.
by Larry Blumenthal, Independent Consultant, Open Road Advisors
1/07/10

The New Philanthropy (Giving Effectively in Challenging Times)
by Lisa Eisen, National Director, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
12/03/09

Social Media Can Open Door to Philanthropy's Future
by Larry Blumenthal, Independent Consultant, Open Road Advisors
11/04/09

Performance Measurement: Put a Stake in the Ground
by Andrew Wolk, CEO and founder, Root Cause
9/30/09

Where the Healthcare System Falters, Philanthropies Step In
by Stephen Weiner, President, HealthWell Foundation
9/15/09

Research Grants During a Recession: Putting Innovation Front and Center
by Tom Arnold, CEO, Concern Worldwide
9/03/09

Make a Socially Responsible Investment in Young Black Men
by Cedric Brown, Director, Mitchell Kapor Foundation
8/14/09

A Philanthropist Reviews The Philanthropist
by Diana Campoamor, president, Hispanics in Philanthropy
7/31/09

The Changing Role of Philanthropy and Aging
by J. Barry Griswell, president, Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
7/15/09

Challenge to Our Workforce: Young Adults and Low Literacy
by Peter Kleinbard, Senior Consultant, Youth Development Institute
7/07/09

A New Era of Muslim-American Philanthropy Requires Fewer Obstacles to Giving
by Saima Zaman, program officer, GlobalGiving
6/23/09

Students Face Uncertainty After Graduation
by Stacie Spector, Associate Vice Chancellor, University Communications and Public Affairs, University of California, San Diego
6/05/09

The Private Sector and the Economic Stimulus Package: Improving Our Nation's Community Health Centers
by Reed Tuckson, Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs, United Health Foundation
5/13/09

The Serve America Act: A Stimulus Plan to Rebuild America's Social Infrastructure
by Laurie Tisch, founder and president, Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund
3/25/09

Nonprofit Learnings From For-Profits
by Cass Wheeler, CEO (retired), American Heart Association
3/13/09

Why Charities Need to Start Thinking Beyond Donor-Advised Funds
by Susan Saxon-Harrold, CEO, CAFAmerica
12/19/08

No Child Left Behind: How Do We Know If We're Not Tracking?
by Bob Wise, President, Alliance for Excellent Education
11/13/08

Philanthropic Triage During an Economic Downturn: Linking Financing to Impact
by Katherina Rosqueta, Executive Director, University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy & Practice, Center for High Impact Philanthropy
10/21/08

Finding the Voice of Hope in the Struggle to Make Ends Meet
by Gary Cunningham, Vice President of Programs/Chief Program Officer, Northwest Area Foundation
7/18/08

No One Left Behind: Re-Considering Adult Basic Education
by Jerry Rubin, President and CEO, Jewish Vocational Service
5/23/08

Back to Basics
by Tiziana Dearing, President and CEO, Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Boston
3/25/08

Forecast For 2008: Heightened Congressional and Media Scrutiny of Nonprofit Sector to Continue
by Karl Emerson, Attorney, Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP
1/29/08

Strengthening Communities and Democracy in the Digital Age
by Alberto Ibargüen, President, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
10/10/07

Diversity, Inclusiveness, and Empowerment: Three Critical Tools for Philanthropy
by R. Andrew Swinney, President, Philadelphia Foundation
8/07/07

To Integrate Society, Re-Engage the Community
by C. Eugene Steuerle, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute
7/17/07

To Alleviate Poverty, Is It Better to Lend Than to Give?
by Bart Victor, Cal Turner Professor of Moral Leadership, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management ; Woodrow Lucas, Ph.D. candidate, Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
6/28/07

Skills for All: A Call for New Partnerships Between Philanthropy and Business
by John Engler, President and CEO, National Association of Manufacturers
6/14/07

What's Next? Women's Ongoing Ascent to Leadership Positions
by Tiziana Dearing, President and CEO, Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Boston
6/02/07

Modern Philanthropy: The Challenge of Effectiveness
by Maxwell King, President, Heinz Endowments
5/18/07

Beyond Optimism: Success in Our Lifetime
by William C. Bell, President and CEO, Casey Family Programs
5/11/07

Crumbs for Children?
by C. Eugene Steuerle, Senior Fellow, Urban Institute
4/20/07

Helping Indigenous Peoples Benefit From Philanthropy
by Rebecca Adamson, Founder and President, First Peoples Worldwide
3/27/07

On the Road to an Aging America
by Robin Talbert, Executive Director, AARP Foundation
3/16/07

It's Time to Reassess Venture Philanthropy 2.0
by Susan Herr, Founder, PhilanthroMedia
2/28/07

Wholesaling Social Change: Philanthropy's Strategic Inflection Point
by Ben Hecht, Founder, President & COO, One Economy Corporation
2/08/07

America's Growing Poverty Crisis Must Become a National Priority
by Larry Snyder, President, Catholic Charities USA
1/25/07

Nonprofits at the Nexus of Free Speech and Public Policy
by Tiziana Dearing, President and CEO, Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Boston
12/21/06

Framing Foundations' Future in the 110th Congress
by Steve Gunderson, President and CEO, Council on Foundations
11/29/06

Grantmakers, Nonprofit Boards Can Help Prevent Executive Burnout
by Julie Rogers, President, Eugene and Agnes E. Meyer Foundation
11/09/06

Biofuels Will Yield a Stronger Country Less Dependent on Foreign Oil
by Mike Cawley, President and CEO, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation
10/30/06

What Recent Tax Law Reforms Mean for Art Donors
by Bill Fleming, Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers Private Company Services Practice
10/25/06

Corporate Funders Should Entrust Arts Funding to Their Employees
by Mary Pickard, President, St. Paul Travelers Foundation
10/18/06

Empowering the Arts for America's Future
by Christopher Schram, Vice President, National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts
10/10/06

Marrying Culture and Commerce in Today's Museums
by Patricia Mooradian, President, the Henry Ford
9/28/06

Katrina, One Year Later: What Have We Learned?
by Tiziana Dearing, President and CEO, Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Boston
8/29/06

Nonprofit 2.0: Advancing Philanthropy Online
by Dr. Keith Taylor, President and Executive Director, Modest Needs
8/27/06

Bringing More Buffetts to the Table
by Carla E. Dearing, Chief Executive Officer, Community Foundations of America
7/24/06

Defusing the Child Obesity Bomb
by C.T. O'Donnell II, president and CEO, KidsPeace
5/26/06

Hearing Health: Changing Perceptions From Ho Hum to "Code Red"
by Daniel Graham, Vice President, Development, Marketing & Communications, House Ear Institute ; Christa S. Nuber, Director, Media Relations & Communications, House Ear Institute
5/19/06

Social Workers in Health Care Are Not Expendable
by Elizabeth J. Clark, Executive Director, National Association of Social Workers
5/19/06

My Road to Help Combat HIV/AIDS in Kenya
by Dannette Hill, Global Health Fellow, Pfizer
5/19/06

Meeting in the Middle: Creating the Biomedical Workforce of the Future
by Peter J. Bruns, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Howard Hughes Medical Institute
5/12/06

Mother's Day Can Be a Day of Mourning in the World's Poorest Countries
by Anne Tinker, Director, Saving Newborn Lives Initiative, Save the Children ; Charles MacCormack, President & CEO, Save the Children
5/12/06

Uzbekistan: Democratization or Business as Usual?
by Jeff Erlich, Regional Director, Tajikistan, Turmkenistan and Uzbekistan, Eurasia Foundation
5/05/06

We Must Finish the Job We Started
by Nancy Brinker, Founder, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
5/05/06

Time To Stop Gambling With America's Health
by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, President and CEO, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
4/26/06

Going the Distance: The Case for Charitable Reform
by Diana Aviv, President and CEO, Independent Sector
4/21/06

Early Childhood Education: Today's Investment, Tomorrow's Hope
by Alba Martinez, President and CEO, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
3/27/06

Wanted: A New Delivery Mechanism for International Aid
by Charles William Maynes, President, Eurasia Foundation
1/18/06


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