Debunking Theories of Change
Two blog posts by Albert Ruesga challenging the notion of requiring nonprofits to produce theories of change.
Resource Category: Grantmaking Strategies
Hegemony by Proxy
Blog post by Albert Ruesga on the White Courtesy Telephone raising some questions about Grantmakers for Effective Organization’s report “Do Nothing About Me Without Me,” which talks about stakeholder involvement (for which Albert posted a great graphic)in Philanthropy.
Caring to Change Report – Foundations for the Common Good
Caring to Change sought new notions about how grantmaking might better serve a foundation’s mission while holding even broader benefit – helping it to be more effective at creating a better world. Building on the commentary and ideas of both foundation leaders and of those not often involved fully in setting strategy, particularly younger staff…
Funding in a Networked World
Interesting article about shifting foundation practices to use network approach: click here.
Network Power for Philanthropy and Nonprofits
A paper written by Peter Plastrik and Madeleine Taylor for the Barr Foundation. Network Power for Philanthropy and Nonprofits.pdf
Taso Foundation Activism for Social Justice and Peace
Russian-Georgian armed conflict in August 2008 has changed a lot in our working directions. We’ve had some peace-building activities even before the war (screening of “Pray the Devil Back to Hell”, a documentary on Liberian women’s peace movement; collecting signatures of women for peace appeal to the Georgian government, to oppose multi-sided militaristic rhethorics etc.)…