For Wallis Annenberg and Leonard Aube, Friendship Has Strengthened Philanthropy
Wallis Annenberg and the Executive Director of the Annenberg Foundation have put a premium on hanging out together —and that has been key to their philanthropic success.

The Bold Philanthropy of Laura and John Arnold Embraces Risks and Bets Big
The LJAF's founders seek transformational change in their philanthropy. To achieve the results they seek, they take a portfolio approach that includes a high tolerance for risk.

Effective Collaboration with Nonprofit Grantees: Three Lessons from Richard Atlas
Want a truly collaborative relationship with your grantees? Richard Atlas's philanthropy strategy provides three lessons you can use in your own philanthropy.

Carrie Avery on Getting Dramatic Results with Relatively Small Grants
The Durfee Sabbatical Program is a prime example of how the Durfee Foundation uses effective strategy to get the most out of philanthropic dollars.

If you want to do philanthropy and you have no time, says Josh Bekenstein, Managing Director of Bain Capital, you have to do it in an incredibly leveraged way.

"When Geoff Boisi sought to reverse inner city dropout rates, he was guided by important principles that fostered the success of MENTOR/National Mentoring Partnership."

Philanthropy thought leader Paul Brest shares lessons from his experience making big bets, encouraging open communication, and supporting nonprofits.

Before making a serious philanthropic commitment of funding—and time—remarkable giver Eli Broad asks three questions.

Thanks to Charles Bronfman, Taglit-Birthright Israel was created, enabling thousands of Jewish young people to experience the birthplace of their religion and culture.

Empowering Women and Girls Worldwide: How Jennifer and Peter Buffett Found Their Philanthropy Focus
In creating the NoVo Foundation, Peter and Jennifer Buffett follow Warren Buffett’s advice to “try to go where others are not.

Emmett Carson on Young Donors of Silicon Valley and Other Forces in Cutting-Edge Philanthropy
The Silicon Valley Community Foundation CEO provides key insights for today's philanthropists, nonprofits, and community foundations.

Philanthropy 2.0: Three Lessons from Tech Pioneers Jean and Steve Case
Steve and Jean Case changed the lives of millions with America Online. Now they’re doing the same with their philanthropy.

A single picture can be worth a thousand words, convey a complex idea—and change the course of a philanthropic journey. Such was the case for Ray Chambers.

In business, venture capitalist and entrepreneur Desh Deshpande focuses on innovations that create real impact. Not surprisingly, he's brought that mindset to his philanthropy.

Experienced venture capitalist and venture philanthropist Bill Draper shares the leadership traits he believes characterize a social entrepreneur.

The business world long witnessed Stanley Druckenmiller's predilection for big bets and strategic excellence. He famously led George Soros’ $10 billion bet against the British pound and ran his investment firm, Duquesne Capital, for 30 years without a down year.

What hooked you in your philanthropy? Connie Duckworth’s “seminal moment” happened on a winter trip to Kabul, Afghanistan.

Leadership Critical to the Success of KIPP Public Charter Schools, say Doris Fisher and John, Her Son

KIPP schools give significant responsibility to their school leaders. That makes finding and supporting strong principals an important success factor.

More than 200 million women in developing countries who don’t want to get pregnant lack access to contraceptives. Melinda Gates is working to change that.

Roger Hertog's philanthropy is based on a deep belief in the power of ideas, a need to face profound questions, and a business savvy that marked his for-profit career.

At $1.5 million, the Hilton Humanitarian Prize is the largest humanitarian award, but its effects may reach beyond mere money.

Women Moving Millions is one example of Swanee Hunt's dedication to empowering women and girls.

Through hard work and commitment, Barbara and Pitt Hyde have helped reform Tennessee education—making it an “overnight success” 20 years in the making.

Energy, love, and money won't get you far without a strategy to achieve your giving goals, says the founder of the Robin Hood Foundation.

"Birth to 3 years is a pivotal time for brain development. That's why George Kaiser brought Educare and other early learning programs to Tulsa."

Co-Founder of the CK-12 Foundation Neeru Khosla believes philanthropists must offer tools, not just money.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once called the injustice in health care the most shocking and inhumane” of all injustices. Here's how the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President works to change that.

Wise investing, being patient, and conducting due diligence are three keys that can help philanthropists unlock results, say Carolyn and Peter Lynch.

Social Venture Network co-founder Josh Mailman has played a key role in organizations—both nonprofit and for-profit—that promote social good.

Bernie Marcus realized that in order to scale his early efforts to help those with autism, he needed to build awareness about the disease.

Surprised by the siloed approach Alzheimer's researchers were using, Henry McCance has encouraged collaboration to make faster progress.

The President of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation discusses why the foundation has moved towards sustainability practices.

How Philanthropist Mike Milken Uses His Voice and Convening Powers to Innovate Medicine
Mike Milken has worked hard to accelerate medical research. Here's how.

Michael J. Fox's revelation to the world about his Parkinson's disease led the actor to a new path of leadership in research and drug development through the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

When the Morgridges said yes to signing the Giving Pledge, they made a conscious decision to let go of their remaining anonymity.

Nonprofits must (and must be empowered to) set clear goals that can be supported with rigorous measurement to determine progress, says Mario Morino.

For the Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies, CEO Christy Morse's focus on understanding Margaret Cargill's guiding vision while the benefactor was living has been key.

Pierre Omidyar is using a hybrid model of for-profit/nonprofit philanthropy to create social change and achieve his philanthropic goals.

By using a multipronged approach, Pete Peterson has successfully put a spotlight on the issue of national debt.

Jeff Raikes discusses innovation—and roadblocks to delivering it—and how technology can help maximize philanthropy's effects.

The Tiger Foundation has “begat,” in Robertson’s phrase, the Lone Pine, the Blue Ridge, and Shumway foundations. It's a process he hopes continues.

In 2007, the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation unveiled a new approach to fuel the growth of three of its high-performing grantees—which in turn are helping many, many more youth.

The HEAF founder discusses his after-school program and reflects on his philanthropic legacy.

Believing that public discourse in America is being threatened, Robert Rosenkranz created IQ2US as an important vehicle for new ideas.

David Rubenstein says, I tell everybody if you want to be a good philanthropist...you don’t just have to give away money: Give away your time, your energy, your ideas.

By offering attention-grabbing grants and streamlining applications, Herb and Marion Sandler attracted new kinds of researchers and innovative ideas to asthma research.

Green Cay Asset Management Founder Jane Siebels has found innovative ways to create positive social change, including using the markets as a force for good.

The New York Community Trust President Lorie Slutsky uses the disparate threads of donors' money and causes to create a whole that's greater than the sum of its parts.

To Tom Steyer, climate change is a moral issue, and one that requires a host of strategies to address.

Hawaii Community Foundation CEO Kelvin Taketa brokered a collaboration that will transform the state's archaic business information technology systems.

Through the years, Ted Turner cut a larger-than-life figure as he made headlines and built his broadcast empire. Today, the founder and chairman emeritus of Turner Broadcasting Systems uses that energy in service of his passion project, the UN Foundation.

Collaboration, Due Diligence, and Measurement: Three Lessons on Philanthropy from Darren Walker
Darren Walker says that three keys to social change are focusing on the greater good, conducting due diligence, and recognizing that philanthropy tackles a diverse set of problems.

"Dedicating time to philanthropy, rather than just money, has allowed the founder of David Weekley Homes to contribute his business expertise to building up nonprofits."

Although strong leadership is key to a nonprofit's effectiveness, too many leaders lack management training. John Whitehead has worked to change that.

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