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Harnessing Turbulence to Fuel Innovation in Philanthropy

Amid turbulent times, philanthropists must remain resilient and adaptive. The global landscape is continuously shifting, marked by economic downturns, escalating political tensions, an explosion of public access to AI technology, and assaults on democracy. Despite these challenges, philanthropy can seize opportunities to use turbulence to our advantage, propelling us toward a more just future. As […]

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Strategy Development Shouldn't Frighten Your Grantees

How to Really Frighten Your Grantees

Spine-chilling fear can be invoked in the hearts and minds of grantees when they hear their funder say, “We need to start our strategic planning.” Strategy development is important. It helps philanthropists clarify what they want to accomplish and offers a roadmap. It should lead to change. And strategies themselves should change rapidly, as conditions

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6 Mistakes Philanthropists Make During a Crisis (and What to Do Instead)

Don’t let ‘delusional altruism’ stop you from being an effective giver.   Crises bring massive social, health and economic uncertainties, challenges and hardships. They also unleash unprecedented philanthropic leadership and opportunities for transformational social change. But being an effective philanthropist requires letting go of what I call “delusional altruism”—modes of thinking and behavior that get

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