-
A good example of the "creative tension" between innovation and effectiveness. Both are needed, but pursuing one vs the other creates challenges. The Gates Foundation looks in this instance to be focusing on effectiveness. There is no "right answer", just a tension that must be wrestled with.
-
Microsavings has been getting more attention as studies show lack of proof that microfinance works. Now Gates is putting half a billion towards the effort.
-
A fascinating conversation is playing out on this new website as foundations discuss whether the annual reports they issue matter any more. What do you think?
-
ABOUT SEAN STANNARD-STOCKTON
Sean Stannard-Stockton is the president and chief investment officer of Ensemble Capital Management, located in Burlingame, CA, midway between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. From 2006 through 2012, Sean authored the Tactical Philanthropy blog and wrote regular philanthropy columns for both the Financial Times and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. In 2012, Sean officially ended the blog to focus on growing Ensemble Capital.
READ MORE »