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What philanthropy can learn from the Olympics (and Simone Biles)
In social impact work we tend to wear many hats, but I was recently surprised to learn how many of...
By Caitlin Hannon
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08 / 09 / 24
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The Balancing Act of Philanthropic Impact
No one philanthropist or foundation can do everything well, and no one philanthropist or foundation can solve all of the...
By Tanis Klingler
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06 / 28 / 24
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How to Get $200B Off the Sidelines
As a working mom with four kids under seven, I’ve learned to adjust the expectations I have for motherhood. My...
By Caitlin Hannon
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03 / 25 / 24
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Money with Meaning: A Guide to Creating Joy and Impact through Philanthropy
In 2021, at the height of a global pandemic, 98 new billionaires joined the Forbes list in America alone. Collectively,...
By Alex Johnston
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12 / 14 / 23
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What a Lasting Marriage and Good Philanthropy Have in Common
This holiday season my wife and I are celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. Ever the philosopher, my 13-year-old son asked...
By Mike Wang
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12 / 08 / 23
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Introducing Building Impact’s New Name & Website: Delivering Bold Solutions to Big Challenges
Over the last eleven years, we’ve had the privilege at Building Impact to partner with incredible donors and other changemakers...
By Building Impact
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10 / 20 / 23
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Understanding the giving habits of the ultra wealthy — and how to help them achieve more fulfillment (and impact)
A few weeks ago I shared some data about the demographics and giving habits of the ultra wealthy on my...
By Alex Johnston
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12 / 15 / 22
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Philanthropy’s blind spot for the well-being of mothers
This month, I returned from maternity leave after having my third child in October. With my first two children, I...
By Caitlin Hannon
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01 / 25 / 22
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Goals, New Year’s Resolutions, and Ted Lasso: Things I’m Thinking about as 2021 Comes to an End
As 2021 draws to a close, one of the year’s bright spots for me was the AppleTV show, Ted Lasso. At...
By Mike Wang
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12 / 07 / 21
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The world doesn’t need more strategic philanthropists, it needs more accelerators
Here’s what that means and why it can be incredibly fulfilling for you as a donor. One big reason funders...
By Alex Johnston
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11 / 24 / 21
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