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Individual & Family Philanthropy

These documents look at the special challenges and strengths of philanthropy by individuals and families.
AU Cairo home to new center on Middle East philanthropy

By Lynn Peebles | 07/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Alfredo Achar -- Partnerships Make the Difference

By Myra Alperson | 05/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

American India Foundation: Long Distance Philanthropy Brings Donors Closer to Home

By Myra Alperson | 01/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

Bottleneck in Mexican aid to Indonesia finally resolved

By Lynn Peebles | 11/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Bringing Hope and Healing to Disabled Children

By Lynn Peebles | 11/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Building an Endowment: A Case Study of the Corona Foundation

By Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-Sustainability Team | 08/2001 | Abstract | Full Text

Captando Recursos de Indivíduos e do Público em Geral

By A. Scott DuPree e David Winder com Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad e Shari Turitz | 12/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

Clinton Global Initiative -- Putting the private sector to work for social change

By Lynn Peebles | 03/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Crafting partnerships for vaccinations and healthcare -- The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

By Lynn Peebles | 01/2004 | Abstract | Full Text

Crear un Fondo: Un Estudio de Caso sobre Fundación Corona

By Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-Sustainability Team | 08/2001 | Abstract | Full Text

Creating the Colombian-American Community Foundation -- Diaspora Philanthropy by Word of Mouth

By Myra Alperson | 09/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Criação de Fundações. Um guia prático baseado em experiências na África, Ásia e America Latina

By A. Scott DuPree e David Winder com Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad e Shari Turitz | 12/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

Educar -- An Entrepreneur Applies His Talents to Philanthropy

By Myra Alperson | 10/2001 | Abstract | Full Text

Fundraising from Individuals and the Public

By A. Scott DuPree and David Winder with Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad and Shari Turitz | 08/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

Future of Philanthropy in Brazil: Creating a More Diverse Sector

By Candace A. Lessa and Fernando Rossetti | 12/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Geraldo Jordão Pereira: Betting on Rio's community foundation model

By Lynn Peebles | 12/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Getting water on the global agenda -- New approaches in private philanthropy

By Lynn Peebles | 01/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

Glimmer of Hope Foundation How Venture Philanthropists Make a Difference in Ethiopia

By Myra Alperson | 07/2001 | Abstract | Full Text

Global Fund for Women -- Reshaping philanthropy along feminist lines

By Lynn Peebles | 07/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Global Philanthropy Forum opens doors -- and dialogue -- on international giving

By Myra Alperson | 01/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

Helio Mattar -- A catalyst for corporate social responsibility in Brazil

By Lynn Peebles | 10/2004 | Abstract | Full Text

How Philanthropists Can Effect Change Through Public-Private Partnerships

By Jin Zidell, Dan Vermeer, Michael Madnick, Amir Dossal and Beth Cohen | 10/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

India's Tata Group: Empowering marginalized communities

By Lynn Peebles | 04/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Interview with Peggy Dulany in Contribute Magazine

By Joan Oleck | 11/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Investing in Africa

By Hylton Appelbaum, Swanee Hunt and Narciso Matos | 10/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

John Michael Forgách: Giving globalization a human face

By Myra Alperson | 03/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

José Ignacio Avalos Hernández -- Full-time Philanthropist with a Businessman's Mind-Set

By Myra Alperson | 01/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Lessons learned from private sector strengthen links in humanitarian supply chain

By Lynn Peebles | 01/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Lopez Family Values -- Philanthropy in the Philippines

By Lynn Peebles | 05/2004 | Abstract | Full Text

Lynn Fritz: Mobilizing business expertise for measurable gain in humanitarian relief

By Lynn Peebles | 01/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Making the Case for Giving with a Gender Lens

By Lynn Peebles | 08/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

María Eugenia Garcés: A Case Study in Strategic Private Philanthropy

By David Winder | 05/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Marcos de Moraes: Creating viable alternatives for street kids in São Paulo

By Lynn Peebles | 12/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Maximizing Scope and Impact Through Partnership

By Peggy Dulany and William H. Gates Sr. | 10/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

Mike Murray -- Philanthropy is a Verb

By Myra Alperson | 03/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Movilización de Recursos y Apoyos

By A. Scott DuPree y David Winder con Cristina Parnetti, Chandni Prasad y Shari Turitz | 10/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Nike Foundation: Getting girls on the anti-poverty agenda

By Lynn Peebles | 03/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropic Leadership for Systemic Change

By Paul Farmer | 10/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropists and Social Entrepreneurs -- Collaborating for Innovation

By Neil Carlson | 01/2008 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropy Across Generations -- Profile of the Flora Family Foundation

By Myra Alperson | 07/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropy and Landmines: A Brief Guide

By CARE | 01/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropy and Malaria: A Brief Guide

By Global Philanthropy Partnership | 01/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropy as a bridge between the Western and Muslim worlds

By Lynn Peebles | 06/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropy for Human Rights: A Brief Guide

By Global Philanthropy Partnership | 01/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropy for Local Development -- How Community Foundations Can Make a Difference: A Brief Guide

By The Synergos Institute | 01/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropy for Refugees: A Brief Guide

By Global Philanthropy Partnership | 01/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropy in Kenya: A Global Supply Chain for Grassroots Technology + Manu Chandaria's Legacy of Philanthropy and Civic Engagement

By Neil Carson | 10/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

Philanthropy in South Africa: Real Family Affairs

By Myra Alperson | 10/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Project Ulysses - Linking global leadership training to community development

By Lynn Peebles | 10/2004 | Abstract | Full Text

Q & A with Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala II

By Myra Alperson | 05/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Q & A with Stephan Schmidheiny

By Myra Alperson | 05/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

Ratan N. Tata: Linking shareholder value and social responsibility

By Lynn Peebles | 04/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Raymond Chambers -- Pioneering approaches in business and philanthropy

By Lynn Peebles | 11/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Running for life -- Around the world in 80 days -- on foot

By Lynn Peebles | 01/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

Second Conference on Borderless Giving Examines Philanthropy for Human Development

By Myra Alperson | 07/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Sharp drop in contributions projected from US estate tax repeal

By Lynn Peebles | 01/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

Social Investment as a Way of Bridging Gaps: A Special Role for People of Wealth

By Peggy Dulany | 10/1997 | Abstract | Full Text

Supporting Innovation in Afghanistan -- the Experience of the Aga Khan Development Network

By Myra Alperson | 09/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

Sustentabilidad de las Organizaciones Sin Fines de Lucro: Comunicación y Captación de Recursos

By Lygia Fontanella | 12/2000 | Abstract | Full Text

Synergos at Twenty: A Reflection on Partnering to End Poverty

By The Synergos Institute | 06/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

Tale of two donors: Global Fund for Women's donor activists

By Lynn Peebles | 07/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

The Future of Philanthropy in Brazil: Creating a More Diverse Sector

By Candace Lessa, Fernando Rossetti | 03/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

The next generation: Redefining the philanthropic landscape

By Lynn Peebles | 04/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

Turning Your Passion Into Practice

By Zainab Salbi, Blaise Judja-Sato and Peggy Dulany | 10/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Unique laboratory for change in the Amazon rainforest

By Lynn Peebles | 08/2004 | Abstract | Full Text

University for a Night 2007 Plenary Discussion

By The Synergos Institute | 10/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

VillageReach -- The last mile is just as important as the first

By Lynn Peebles | 01/2004 | Abstract | Full Text

Visions Fulfilled -- How individual philanthropists influenced global treatment of river blindness

By Myra Alperson | 12/2001 | Abstract | Full Text

What's Missing? A Personal Reflection on Poverty Reduction Strategies After Twenty Years with Synergos

By Peggy Dulany | 04/2007 | Abstract | Full Text

World Economic Forum initiatives bridge divides

By Lynn Peebles | 06/2005 | Abstract | Full Text

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