--- title: "Forbes: 4 Reasons Why Development Organizations Need To Innovate Now" description: Karen S. Cochran, CFRE, is the Founder of Philanthropy Innovators and creator of The MOST Philanthropy Model.The first time I talk with people about innovation in philanthropy, they often look confused. Innovation ... in philanthropy? Their bemusement is forgivable. While philanthropy and innovation aren’t technically a contradiction in terms, they’re not a natural pairing, either. 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Cochran, CFRE, is the Founder of Philanthropy Innovators and creator of *[*The MOST Philanthropy Model*](https://www.philanthropyinnovators.com/most-model)*.* ![](https://21907434.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20b40a_07a2970c7f9b4f30b332c44285ed099d~mv2-3.webp)  The first time I talk with people about innovation in philanthropy, they often look confused. Innovation ... in philanthropy? Their bemusement is forgivable. While philanthropy and innovation aren’t technically a contradiction in terms, they’re not a natural pairing, either. But in today’s rapidly changing philanthropic world, they need to be.  That’s because the landscape of charitable giving is undergoing significant transformation, and nonprofits must change with it—not only to remain relevant to donors but to realize maximum positive impact for those they serve... 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