You wouldn’t build a house without a blueprint. So why approach your philanthropy without a strategy? It doesn’t matter if you’re leading a family foundation,
Stabilize your organization. Support your team. Stay focused on impact. Here’s how. As a foundation CEO or donor, you’re no stranger to upheaval. The recent
What to Know Before You Hire a Philanthropy Advisor I’m seeing a troubling trend: wealth management firms offering “free” succession planning services to foundations. Not
The Hidden Crisis Lurking in Your Foundation Everyone’s talking about how funders need to adapt in these uncertain times. They’re reassessing strategy, shifting funding priorities,
Philanthropy in the Age of Uncertainty The world is changing faster than ever. In an era of political turbulence, economic volatility, AI-driven disruption, and unprecedented
Stop the Deer-in-Headlights Are you feeling paralyzed by uncertainty? It’s easy to get caught in a cycle of “wait and see.” But in philanthropy, inaction
Tomorrow is Election Day in the United States, a pivotal moment for our country and our democracy. Regardless of the outcome, whether – as I
We’ve all seen philanthropy at its best—lifting up organizations and empowering them to make a difference. But let’s be honest. Sometimes, despite the best intentions,
Many philanthropists believe that saving money in their charitable efforts reflects good stewardship. However, cutting costs in the wrong areas can significantly diminish your impact.
How to Overcome the 15 Barriers to Effective Succession Planning Over my 25 years advising funders, I’ve seen how proactive succession planning for foundations
You understand the importance of strategic planning in philanthropy. However, the real challenge lies in the implementation of your strategy. Despite the significant effort invested
Inaction has a price. Hesitating to put a new strategic plan into motion can have significant hidden costs, impacting the the foundation’s effectiveness and its