Philanthropy Turns Away from Aggressive Advocacy for the Poor
The attack on Acorn comes as part of a systematic attempt to muzzle grass-roots organizing of poor and marginalized communities.
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Resetting: An Unprecedented Meeting of Philanthropists
Jumpstart | Posted 06.18.2009 | Living
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This was an unprecedented event in the Bay Area; never before had Jewish and non-Jewish grantmakers gathered together in "Jewish space" to discuss needs and tactics.
Philanthropy by the Numbers
Paul Brest | Posted 05.04.2009 | Living
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NCRP makes a compelling case for philanthropy's role in addressing poverty and racism as deep systemic and structural problems
Philanthropy on Another Planet
Paul Brest | Posted 04.27.2009 | Business
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Although there are good reasons for a foundation to spend down its assets today, there are also legitimate reasons for it to continue its work in perpetuity.
Philanthropy at its Somewhat Myopic: Mistaking Means and Ends
Paul Brest | Posted 04.20.2009 | Business
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The most significant of NCRP's grantmaking requirements is that 50 percent of a foundation's grants be for general operating support (GOS) -- unrestricted support for an organization.
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