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Forget business: philanthropy needs to learn from tons of other disciplines

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Philanthrocapitalism, social return, social investment, Absolute Return for Kids… Business is the analogy most commonly used for philanthropic activity. Though that’s not wrong, it’s dangerously narrow for solving what Warren Buffett calls ‘problems which have already resisted great intellects and great … Continue reading →

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Let’s inspire better giving, by… celebrating failure!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

When did you last hear of a charity that was rubbish? By some estimates, fully 60% of donations are made with no research into the charity’s performance. Whereas about 0% of commercial investments are made with no research into the … Continue reading →

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Of course we don’t discuss charitable giving: there’s no decent term for it

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Language shapes how we think. No clear language: no clear thinking What is this thing that we do? “Deploying money, time and other resources to achieve positive social and environmental change”. A snappy phrase, don’t you think?? I’ve been talking … Continue reading →

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