Teaching With the Lights On: Aligning High School and College
RE:Philanthropy
By Brad Phillips
9/29/30
Philanthropy in education has come a long way. Rather than viewing education as a “charity” to send a few extra dollars here and there for extras or to help students in need, philanthropists understand education’s role in creating a strong economy and democracy, and [...]
Fri, September 30 2011 » Other » No Comments
Going Back to School to Learn to Communicate
RE:Philanthropy
By Suzanne Skees
9/28/11
As the autumn leaves unfurl their brilliant foliage and crisp days wane, I still get that urge to go back to school. And here in Palo Alto, California, about 325 of us from 15 countries and 35 states are doing just that, this week at [...]
Thu, September 29 2011 » Other » No Comments
The Cultural Data Project: An Effective Tool for Arts Funders
RE:Philanthropy
By Neville Vakharia
9/27/11
All funders want reliable data from their applicants so they can make informed decisions about their investments. In the arts and cultural world, foundations in 11 states are using an effective system to do just that: the Cultural Data Project (CDP) operated by The [...]
Wed, September 28 2011 » Other » No Comments
First Things First: A Short Journey From Excitement to Humility
RE:Philanthropy
By Jessica Janssen
9/26/11
I was incredibly inspired during last week’s fall conference after leaving the remarkable session “Once Upon a Time: Reaching Beyond Your Windows Through Storytelling,” which shared the amazing success story of the Pittsburgh Foundation’s outreach through community video storytelling. I had several initial thoughts: [...]
Tue, September 27 2011 » Other » No Comments
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