As I arrived in Detroit for the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s 2013 National Conference, I saw a city in transition from the shift in the automotive sector and economic downturn. Every city has vacant houses and buildings, but Detroit’s abandoned … Continue reading
For foundations — like The Patterson Foundation — and other funders, social media channels are becoming integral tools to share, learn and connect. But, according to a report by the Center for Effective Philanthropy, few grantees actually participate in and … Continue reading
Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, posted an interesting blog — part of a series focused on the real/perceived blurring of boundaries between nonprofit and for-profit enterprises. One of his more recent posts discusses the current conversations of … Continue reading