Effective Philanthropy: The Importance Of Focus

Generosity doesn't always translate into results. The reality is that not all grantmaking is effective. What are the prerequisites to effective philanthropy? Why are some foundations and individuals more able than others to achieve significant results? The answer appears to be "focus." There is clear evidence that a foundation with a carefully articulated purpose, a clear understanding of the larger environment in which it operates, and a carefully defined grant program has the best chance of achieving success. In this paper, updated from a similar paper published in 1999, we draw on The Conservation Company's over two decades of work with grantmaking organizations to offer suggestions on making philanthropic programs more focused and, ultimately, more effective

Partial Strikes and National Labor Policy

Some authorities have argued that partial strike is a misnomer and a contradiction in terms. In their view, a partial strike is not in fact a strike and should not be entitled to any of the legal benefits and protections which may stem from a strike status. That argument is discredited today, especially because of the broad definitions which were incorporated in the amended National Labor Relations Act. In Title V, section 50 l (2) of the act, Congress said: The term \u27strike\u27 includes any strike or other concerted stoppage of work by employees ... and any concerted slowdown or other concerted interruption of operations by employees. It should be emphasized that these definitions are significant for other than academic reasons. Because the rights which strikers possess under the act seem to turn on, among other things, the difference between a total strike and a partial strike, the distinction between the two is crucial. The total strike, assuming it is peaceful and for a lawful objective, carries a stamp of legitimacy and a grant of legal protection while the partial strike results in a brand of impropriety and a loss of legal protection. These thoughts will be developed in greater detail later in the article. But this preliminary observation will give the reader some conception of the legal consequences of this distinction

Double Jeopardy; Juvenile Courts; Transfer to Criminal Court; Adjudicatory Proceedings; Breed v. Jones

THE FIFTH AMENDMENT prohibition against double jeopardy is designed to protect both federal and state\u27 defendants from the embarrassment, expense and ordeal of successive criminal trials, which not only create anxiety and uncertainty in an accused, but also increase the danger that an innocent person may be convicted.\u27 However, as a result of the juvenile court\u27s assumed ability to function in a unique manner \u27 a juvenile is not extended the protection of the panoply of constitutional rights afforded an adult in a criminal proceeding. Accordingly, the Supreme Court, in Breed v. Jones, was called upon to determine the applicability and impact of the double jeopardy clause on juvenile proceedings

Philanthropy Program Design

The author delineates the program design progress and gives a closer look at several case studies. The discussion that follows highlights current trends and best practices in program design, and provides some direction for designing strategic funding programs. Building upon TCC Group's extensive experience in strategic philanthropy, this report is intended to assist grantmakers as they engage in increasingly complex giving to ensure that their philanthropic investments are focused and effective

Past Practice and the Administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements

In a recent United States Supreme Court decision, Mr. Justice Douglas, speaking for the majority, stated that the labor arbitrator\u27s source of law is not confined to the express provisions of the contract, as the industrial common law-the practices of the industry and the shop-is equally a part of the collective bargaining agreement although not expressed in it. When compared to actual management-union experiences in contract administration, this dictum seems unduly broad. It may be premature as well, for no coherent rationale of grievance arbitration has yet been developed. If such a rationale is to be achieved, far more work must be done in identifying and analyzing the standards which serve to shape arbitral opinions. The purpose of this paper is to examine in depth one of the more important standards upon which so many of our decisions are based-past practice. Custom and practice profoundly influence every area of human activity. Protocol guides the relations between states; etiquette affects an individual\u27s social behavior; habit governs most of our daily actions; and mores help to determine our laws. It is hardly surprising, therefore, to find that past practice in an industrial plant plays a significant role in the administration of the collective agreement

That\u27s the Tune They Play in Dixie Land (My Home Sweet Home)

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Let Him Who is Without Sin Cast the First Stone

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Toot Your Horn Kid, You\u27re In A Fog

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Promoting Philanthropy: Global Challenges and Approaches

Philanthropy promotion has become a subject of increasing interest within civil society over the last two decades. This paper tackles questions concerning the emergence of a more effective strategic philanthropy, identifying challenges to better philanthropy and possible strategies to address them, ongoing approaches and innovative models. It focuses on adapting philanthropy strategies to various countries, cultures, and contexts

If You Are No One\u27s Sweetheart : Is There Any Chance for Me?

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