June 28, 2001
Grant Makers' Focus on the New Is Getting Old
By THOMAS G. DAVIDAsking questions about the high premium placed on innovation is akin to heresy in philanthropy. But the obsession that foundations have with novelty can be a curse that they lay on grant seekers.
In its nine-year history, the California Wellness Foundation has done its share of fostering innovation, and it will continue to do so when appropriate. But if the foundation were to make grants only for new projects, it would do a grave disservice to
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