Although the world's largest private philanthropy awarded $2.5 billion in grants in 2010, CEO Jeff Raikes acknowledged in the foundation's 2010 annual report that he and his staff need to improve how they communicate goals and strategies to grantees....
jeff raikesGates Foundation Acknowledges Communication Challenges in Annual...PND - Philanthropy News Digest Thu, 08/04/2011 - 23:20
Gates Foundation CEO Shares Insights From First Year on the JobPND - Philanthropy News Digest Thu, 08/20/2009 - 22:30
Speaking at an event sponsored by the Puget Sound Business Journal, Jeff Raikes discussed how the recession had affected the foundation and the importance of risk taking and failure in philanthropy.... Tags:
Gates CEO Says Foundation Has Room for ImprovementPND - Philanthropy News Digest Sun, 06/07/2009 - 22:10
In his first annual letter as CEO, Jeff Raikes said his top priorities are to improve the foundation's internal processes and its relationship with its grantees.... For Gates Foundation CEO, Experimentation Is Worth the PricePND - Philanthropy News Digest Thu, 05/28/2009 - 23:20
According to CEO Jeff Raikes, the private sector doesn't see a profit in social innovation, so foundations and nonprofits must take the risks in that arena.... |
