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Zero-Problem Philanthropy

Stanford Social Innovation Review

CNN recently reported that “California has spent billions to fight homelessness. The Problem With Problem-Solving Solving problems to improve people’s lives has been philanthropy’s raison d’être. However, some criticisms have arisen regarding the approach philanthropies take in problem-solving. Real progress seems elusive.

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Weathering the Storm: Disaster Philanthropy that Builds Stronger, More Equitable Communities

NonProfit Quarterly

When disaster strikes, many are left displaced or homeless, without transportation and access to necessary physical and mental health services, exacerbating existing health problems. Philanthropy can play a crucial role in supporting underserved and marginalized communities in their rebuilding process. Be there for the long hall.

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Dr. James explains how to harness friendship reciprocity to unlock heroic donations

iMarketSmart

These included, “High emotional intelligence” “An ability to read people” “A great memory for faces, names, and personal details” “A tendency to engage with people” even outside their job, and “A love of reading” particularly “popular psychology books.” For example, it had little impact on their willingness to work at a homeless shelter.