The recently released “Why Contests Improve Philanthropy” compiles lessons from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation’s six years of offering open philanthropic contests. In this episode of Social Change, you will listen to the report’s author and Knight foundation vice president for strategy and assessment Mayur Patel and 2010 Knight Arts Challenge winner Willie Stewart discusswhy contests are an opportunity for foundations to step out of their comfort zones and reach unusual suspects, such as individuals and organizations without 501(c)(3) status. Allison Fine, a nonprofit leader and expert on technology and communications, also discusses how charities and foundations can more effectively use social-media tools to spread their messages and raise money. 
Website: http://www.knightfoundation.org/
Contests for philanthropy
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