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by Sandra Macías del Villar
Emergencies are bound to happen. While there have been dramatic improvements in disaster preparedness and increased attention to mitigation, the outcomes of natural or man-made disasters are mostly unpredictable. In recent years we have seen a slew of catastrophes…
by Amanda Hsiung
As a relative newcomer to global grantmaking, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend the Global Grantmaking Institute this week to strengthen my understanding of the field. Attending the institute has not only provided me with useful background knowledge, however. It…
by Stephanie De Wolfe
At this week's Global Grantmaking Institute, much of our discussion has focused on the role of communities in fostering lasting systemic change. Engaging community actors who work closely with vulnerable populations is a key factor. Focusing on community-based…
by Carol Thompson Cole
In this day of 24-7 media, information flows nonstop and infinite reams of data can be crunched in seconds. Yet I am sometimes shocked by how very little we know, even about what’s going on in our own neighborhoods. Information is power, and while research and data…
by Jorgen Thomsen
The conservation of ecosystems is one of the most compelling environmental challenges of the 21st century.
Vital to human well-being, ecosystems and their biodiversity provide food and water; regulate floods, drought, and disease; and support soil formation and pollination. They…
by Roger M. Williams | Foundation News & Commentary
Ford Foundation Senior Vice President Barry Gaberman—the Council's 2006 Distinguished Grantmaker Award recipient—has spent 35 years helping to build philanthropy in the United States and abroad.
Many officers of the…
Increasing personal accountability is probably the most effective way to enhance the performance of board members. Here are a few suggestions.
by James E. Klusman | Foundation News and Commentary
"Life's a lot more fun when you're not responsible for your actions." So says…
Excerpt from www.thewarnerfoundation.org
Mission
The mission of the Warner Foundation is to make long-term improvements in economic opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities and long-term improvements in race relations in North Carolina.
Statement of Values
These values…