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Strategic Giving Essays

By Peter Sloane, CEO & Chairman

We do not suggest that we have concrete answers to difficult questions that all philanthropists face but, rather, this series is a glimpse into our thinking around how we approach some of these questions. We hope they will stimulate, provoke, and challenge you.

For Youth Job Training Programs to Work, Employers Must Have Skin in the Game
Workforce Training Programs Need a Makeover
American Public Education Is Broken. In the Absence of Political Leadership, 4 Ways Philanthropy Can Boldly Step Up
Being Bold in a Time of Uncertainty
Promoting Informed Choice and Greater Transparency in Education Funding
High-Leverage Funding Strategies for a Bolder Philanthropic Approach
A Call to Business Leaders: Become a Mentor
CUNY: A Model for Expanding College Access and Success
Strategic Inflection Point Funding
Nurturing Nonprofit Boards: Funders Can Do More
Funding Structures for Social Profit
Investing in Leadership & Mentorship
Scaling Back on Scaling: Assessing Whether and How to Grow for Social Profit
Creating a Culture of Mentorship Among Young Professionals
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