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Philanthropy -- Overview

These documents look at general issues in philanthropy and key challenges faced in strengthening philanthropy and foundations around the world.
A Tale of Three Cities

By Bruce Sievers | 05/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Aligning Grantmaking with Partnership

By S. Bruce Schearer | 12/1998 | Abstract | Full Text

Building Sustainable Financing for Civil Society: Official Development Assistance and Foundation-Like Organisations in Southern Countries

By John Tomlinson | 02/1997 | Abstract | Full Text

Financing Development in Southeast Asia: Opportunities for Collaboration and Sustainability

By Natasha Amott | 08/2003 | 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

How Community Development Foundations Can Help Strengthen Civil Society

By Peggy Dulany | 11/1992 | Abstract | Full Text

Interview with Robert H. Dunn

By Alliance Magazine | 02/2006 | Abstract | Full Text

Private Resources for Public Ends: Grantmakers in Brazil, Ecuador and Mexico

By Shari Turitz and David Winder | 02/2003 | Abstract | Full Text

Role of Philanthropy in International Development

By S. Bruce Schearer | 10/1995 | Abstract | Full Text

Roles of Partnership and Bridging Leadership in Building Stronger Communities

By David Winder | 11/2002 | Abstract | Full Text

Status of and Trends in Private Philanthropy in the Southern Hemisphere

By Peggy Dulany and David Winder | 12/2001 | Abstract | Full Text

Synergos at Twenty: A Reflection on Partnering to End Poverty

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

Toward a New Paradigm for Civil Society Leadership: The Art of Bridging Gaps

By Peggy Dulany | 11/1997 | 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

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