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September/October 2006
Volume 47, Number 4

Final Issue: Volume 47 Number 4
Foundation News & Commentary - September/October 2006

Feature
Full Circle and Final Bow
by Jody Curtis
A retrospective of the magazine that documented the practice—and philosophy—of philanthropy for nearly 50 years.

From the Council
FN&C to Cease Publication, Relaunch in '07
by Steve Gunderson


Feature
Staying the Course
by Francie Ostrower
A new study of community foundation effectiveness generates ideas for increasing grantmaking impact.

Feature
The Ultimate Philanthropy
by Lauren Norton
Here’s how the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta helped bring the historic King Collection home.

Feature
Staying Ahead of the Technology Curve
by Lucy Bernholz and Katherine Fulton and Gabriel Kasper
Here’s how the latest technology trends could help community foundations serve their communities better.

Commentary
The Black/Brown Divide
by Emmett D. Carson
What is it, what’s causing it, and what can philanthropy do about it?

Commentary
Is Early Engagement Always Best?
by Caroline D. Avery
There are many paths to long-term satisfaction with family philanthropy.

Feature
Philanthropy's Greatest Asset
by Kathleen P. Enright
Grantmakers’ success depends on the performance of nonprofit leaders.

Commentary
Redefining Accountability
by James A. Joseph
Accountability must refer not only to enforceable rules and regulations, but also to the unenforceable laws of ethics and respect for culture.

Feature
Off the Cuff, On the Record
by Lynn Huntley and Sybil Jordan Hampton
Eavesdrop as these two James A. Joseph Lecturers discuss strengthening democracy through philanthropy.

Feature
What are NPIOs and Why Can't Foundations Succeed Without Them?
by Gwen I. Walden
Nonprofit infrastructure organizations (NPIOs) are the frontline capacity builders for grantees.

Feature
Making Grants to Governments
by Arthur M. Sussman
Here’s another route to bringing about lasting change.

On-Point
Managing Crisis
by Marcia Sharp
Foundations need a plan for analyzing, minimizing and responding to risk.

Leading and Managing Change
It’s better to present choices than “answers.”

Commentary
New Orleans' Philanthropic Challenge
by Robert Hohler
Funders are helping to set the stage for transformation.

Analysis
Muscular Philanthropy: Tough Love and the John M. Olin Foundation
by Debra England
An organizational analysis of the John M. Olin Foundation.

From the President
Looking to the Future
by Steve Gunderson
The Council seeks to answer the question, "Ten years from now, what will you wish that you had done today?"


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