Provides a framework for systematic thinking about innovation in philanthropy. To be successful and sustainable, innovative approaches to philanthropy to create value for both donors and recipients, as well as for society. Three historical innovations in society are professional funds, federal community activities and public funds. Even the most innovative program includes topics of the old. Modern innovations include charities, e-philanthropy, and venture philanthropy. The most successful innovations are those that expand on the donated funds on a sustainable basis while improving the performance of these funds by enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency. The task of the charity project, at the most basic level, to keep pace with the needs and opportunities facing the social sector. "Hide
by J. Gregory Dees, Karen Jacobson 15 pages. Publication Date: December 1, 2000. Prod. #: SI05-PDF-ENG