Playing the Flexible Broker
Because of their financial independence, foundations have a unique position at the intersection of nonprofit and for-profit worlds. They cannot be considered disinterested parties by either side, notes one grantmaker, but they are not seen as self-interested either. “They can have a role in raising consciousness among the stakeholders as no one else can,” adds a grantee. Commentators for this guide suggested three areas where grantmakers — both independent and corporate — can encourage alliances between nonprofits and business while working, in a sense, from the sidelines.
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This takeaway was derived from Working with the Business Sector.
