Challenging Assumptions to Make Philanthropy More Effective

"Responsive Philanthropy" looks at nonprofit leadership, philanthrocapitalism and more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP; www.ncrp.org) released today the fall issue of "Responsive Philanthropy" (http://www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-fall-2013). This edition of the quarterly journal urges foundations to revisit assumptions about the importance of nonprofit leadership, the role of flexible grants in protecting our democracy, the use of business models in philanthropy and the impediments to funding nonprofit advocacy and community organizing.

Engage. Listen. Connect. Support: Building Mutual-Benefit Relationships Among Funders and Emerging Leaders
(http://www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-fall-2013/engage-listen-connect-support)
In the cover story, Gayle Williams, former president of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, explores how leadership plays a critical role in determining the success of any initiative. She explains why foundations need emerging leaders and suggests four concrete ways to engage and support them.

Free(ing) Data: Philanthropy's Essential Role in Disclosure and Democracy
(http://www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-fall-2013/freeing-data)
Edwin Bender, executive director of the National Institute on Money in State Politics, shares how multi-year grants are helping the organization ensure that the public has access to data on how special interest groups are influencing public policy.

Philanthropy: Beyond Business or Charity
(http://www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-fall-2013/beyond-business-or-charity)
In "Philanthropy: Beyond Business or Charity," president of the Edward W. Hazen Foundation Lori Bezahler examines claims by "philanthrocapitalists" that their ideology-free market approach is the best way to solve difficult social problems. Bezahler describes how foundations can work toward fundamental change with "rigor and focus."

Democratic Philanthropy: A Different Perspective on Funding
(http://www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-fall-2013/democratic-philanthropy)
Regina McGraw, executive director of the Wieboldt Foundation, and Christine Reeves of NCRP, encourage foundations to diversify their funding strategies by incorporating a democratic approach to their giving. They identify 10 common concerns about democratic philanthropy, follow-up questions to drive conversation and offer additional resources for funding nonprofit advocacy, community organizing and civic engagement.

This issue of "Responsive Philanthropy" also highlights the work of the Native American Rights Fund (http://www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive/responsive-philanthropy-fall-2013/member-spotlight-narf), a nonprofit organization that provides legal representation and technical assistance to Indian tribes, organizations and individuals across the country.

These articles, along with articles from previous issues, are available for free on the "Responsive Philanthropy Article Archive" (http://www.ncrp.org/publications/responsive-pubs/rp-archive). Hardcopy subscriptions to "Responsive Philanthropy" are complimentary for NCRP members and cost $25 for non-members.

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy in Washington, D.C. is a national watchdog, research and advocacy organization that promotes philanthropy that serves the public good, is responsive to people and communities with the least wealth and opportunity, and is held accountable to the highest standards of integrity and openness. Visit www.ncrp.org.

SOURCE National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy

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