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The people affected by the problem have to help define the solution

I posted earlier this week about the Hewlett Foundation's report and Seven Principles of Evaluation. (Check out comments to that post for another foundation report on evaluation, that one from the Gates Foundation) Since then, I've had several conversations and given a few speeches to groups

Match the speaker to the quote

1. "The goal is to integrate public policy and charitable giving." A. Bill Clinton B. Michael Bloomberg C. Peter Peterson D. Bill Gates And, yes, I am aware that all of the choices are white American men over 50 years old. I didn't say anything (yet)

Gates gives 'cuz he's a geek

(photo from sxc.hu) Or at least that is what Clive Thompson claims in the September 2007 issue of Wired Magazine, (p. 62). To be more accurate, being a geek is not just why Bill Gates (and, Melinda too, presumably) gave $25BB+ to philanthropy, but why they give the way

Gates Foundation announces Program Advisory Panels

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - oft-criticized for its 3 person governance structure overseeing $30+ billion in assets - announced two Program Advisory panels today. One panel will advise the Foundation about its global development program and the other will provide insights on the Foundation's U.S.