A Fond Farewell to the Clinton Global Initiative, which Pioneered a new Model of Philanthropy Kimberly Curtis September 26, 2016 After 11 years, the final annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) wrapped last week in New York. An entity that helped carve a new form of philanthropy will shut down. But will other organizations emerge to fill the wide gap it leaves behind? Ov...
The Fiscal Cliff Isn’t Over Yet Lois Parshley February 4, 2013 Having survived the recession, sequestration may be the last straw for non-profits – and the crucial government services that have been outsourced to them.
How Philanthropy Got Its Groove Back Mark Leon Goldberg December 27, 2012 Nick Kristof says: Look at Ted Turner
3 Lessons to Learn From Greg Mortenson and L’Affair Cups of Tea Alanna Shaikh, MPH April 21, 2011 While the charges against Greg Mortenson are incredibly disappointing, it’s not a sign that we should give up all efforts to support good work in the world.
Tainted Gifts in Kind? Alanna Shaikh, MPH February 18, 2011 A controversy over World Vision's decision to donate unused tee shirts touting the Superbowl victory of the Pittsburgh Steelers (they lost) has sparked a big debate in the aid community.
The Annual Letter from Bill Gates Alanna Shaikh, MPH January 31, 2011 Bill Gates released his annual letter today. In it, he writes about polio eradication, vaccines in general, malaria, saving the lives of babies, the need for leadership on HIV, the promise of agriculture, excellence in teaching (in the US), and the Giving Pledge
AOL and Nothing But Nets Mark Leon Goldberg January 4, 2011 A newly redesigned AOL.com dedicates some prime real-estate to "cause marketing." Our friends at Nothing But Nets are featured today.
Interview with Dr. Helene Gayle on CARE’s $1.8 Billion Committment to the MDGs Mark Leon Goldberg September 21, 2010 Dr. Gayle explains the significance of the commitment and explains why "scaling up" is an important buzz word this week; we also discuss the role of international NGOs like Care in Pakistan flood relief efforts. Have a listen.
The “Pledge Guarantee for Health” Mark Leon Goldberg June 3, 2010 All too often, the stream of life saving medicines or other health goods intended for recipients in the developing world becomes interrupted for one reason or another. Funds sometimes dry up unexepectedly forcing the supplier to hold shipments. People suffer as a result.
