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New GEO guide shares lessons learned from the Social Innovation Fund
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations has published a tip sheet for applicants to the Social Innovation Fund based on the experience of last year’s successful grantees (pdf).
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Don’t Believe the Hype, Believe the Data | The Center for Effective Philanthropy
Phil Buchanan shows data demonstrating that some noted philanthropy “trends”, such as the idea that earned income is of growing importance to nonprofits, are not actually happening.
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An argument from @GiveWell for providing direct cash transfers to those affected by Japanese disaster rather than offering nonprofit directed services.
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PHILANTHROPY 2173: Smart Givers Give Smart – and more
Lucy Bernholz reviews the new book Give Smart. While praising the book, Lucy also examines where it comes up short and notes that younger, tech savvy donors may find it lacking.
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