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September/October 2005
Volume 46, Number 5

Final Issue: Volume 47 Number 4
Foundation News & Commentary - September/October 2005

Feature
Philanthropy in Paradise
by Alfred L. Castle
Hawaii has a centuries-old track record of identifying problems and crafting solutions through family philanthropy.

Cover Story
Funder's Little Shop of Horrors
by Lee Draper
Here are numerous testimonies about misguided attempts at nonprofit capacity building.

Feature
The New Conversation for Capacity Building
by Gerald R. Solomon
Looking beyond institutionalized definitions can help the nonprofit sector reshape its approach to capacity building.

Feature
Shifting Focus
by Betsy Martin
Canadian community foundations aim to change systems, institutions and attitudes through social justice grantmaking.

Feature
Beyond Diversity
by Rebecca Arno and Dean Prina and Lauren Casteel and David Miller
The Denver Foundation’s Expanding Nonprofit Inclusiveness Initiative is working to move past diversity to inclusiveness.

Feature
Perpetuating Community Philanthropy
by Wes Freeland and Gloria Royal
Here’s how one foundation used innovation to stimulate community economic growth.

Feature
The Cost of Sticking Your Neck Out
by Stuart Appelbaum
Think taking a stand on controversial issues negatively affects a community foundation’s fundraising and fund creation? Think again.

Q&A
Q&A with New Council on Foundations President and CEO Steve Gunderson
by Allan R. Clyde
FN&C interviews the newly appointed Council president and CEO.

From the President
The Council Needs You
by Colburn S. Wilbur
The Council on Foundations’ interim president reaches out to members for input on continued growth and impact.

Legal Brief
Encouraging Tourism for Economic Development
by Jane C. Nober
Is it charitable or not? Here's some guidance.

Spotlight
MicroEdge
by Heather Peeler
The MicroEdge Solutions Conference is offered not only for interaction with clients and non-clients alike, but also to further extend the company’s customer service.

Good Idea
The Power of Philanthropy
by Yarice Hidalgo
The Puerto Rico Community Foundation is celebrating its 20th anniversary by leaving a legacy to the world.

Supplement
Building Strong and Ethical Foundations
by Jane C. Nober and Linda A. Long and Andras Kosaras and Dorothy S. Ridings
A New Look at Standards, Conflicts of Interest and Ethical Dilemmas


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