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Author Archives: Bradford Smith
A big win for affirmative action (and philanthropy) in Brazil
On Thursday 26 April, Brazil’s Supreme Court voted 11-0 in favor of affirmative action. As reported by Latin American News Dispatch: ‘The decision reaffirmed a policy adopted by a number of Brazilian universities to institute the practice of affirmative action … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, education, Ford Foundation, Racial equality, Risk, theory of change
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Philanthropy’s unanswerable question(s)?
Q: Exactly how much do America’s foundations spend each year to benefit Hispanic and Latino populations? A: We don’t really know. As president of the Foundation Center, I should have a better answer, especially for an institution that just published … Continue reading
George Soros Takes a Risk
Philanthropy is innovative, invests in long-term solutions, and take risks, right? Isn’t that what we always say when called on to explain why foundations should be independent, free from excessive regulation, and not told how to spend their money? On … Continue reading
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