Is there too much data in philanthropic decision-making? Phil Buchanan refutes that idea, and introduces Michael Mauboussin, a speaker at CEP’s 2011 conference, who argues that a lack of data often results in flawed decision-making.
Programming and Communications
Challenging How We Think: Esther Duflo
Esther Duflo, of MIT’s Poverty Action Lab, will be one of the featured speakers at CEP’s 2011 conference. Phil Buchanan explains her use of experiments to inform the field of development economics and how her attitude towards data meshes with CEP’s.
Introducing Guest Blogger Ron Ragin
Phil Buchanan introduces guest blogger Ron Ragin. Ron is a former CEP research analyst and a current associate program officer at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
Know Your Sector
The video “Know Your Sector” shares enlightening information for both nonprofit veterans and those who know nothing about the sector.
Introducing Guest Blogger Kathleen Enright
Phil Buchanan introduces guest blogger Kathleen Enright, president and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations.
The Foundation: An Abiding American Mystery
CEP guest blogger Joel Orosz, PhD, reacts to findings of a survey published by the Philanthropy Awareness Initiative (PAI) that shows that even the most engaged citizens are in the dark when it comes to the accomplishments of foundations.
Some New Trousers for Foundations, with Glass Pockets
Phil Buchanan applauds Foundation Center’s new website, www.glasspockets.com, which aims to “bring transparency to the world of foundations.”