Small Donors, Big Thinking
How Small Investors Can Change the World “Small but mighty” is a phrase we’ve seen applied time and again to describe something that seems too
July 30, 2019
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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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Are You Running in Circles or Making an Impact?
Follow a program development life cycle to achieve the greatest funding impact. Our society focuses on getting things done. Check the box. Scratch it off
July 16, 2019
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6 Ways To Get Time Back In Your Day, Every Day
Smart philanthropy℠ starts with an effective approach to our work. In philanthropy, we seem to be perpetually rushing from one thing to the next. There’s
June 17, 2019
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3 Conditions for Dramatic Impact in Philanthropy
Have the most impact possible in your charitable giving. If you want to achieve dramatic impact in philanthropy you need to know where you’re going,
June 4, 2019
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Fend Off Post-Summer Panic Before It Even Starts
Summer is fast approaching, and while you might be dreaming of sunny beaches and lazy summer days, you might also feel anxious about the progress
May 22, 2019
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Beyond The Basics: 4 Smart Practices Of Savvy Grantmakers
Take your philanthropy and your effectiveness to the next level. Maybe you’ve been practicing philanthropy for a while and you’ve mastered the basics — the
May 13, 2019
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Are YOU The Bottleneck To Effective Giving?
Are you damming up philanthropic progress by paralyzing decision making and workflow? Nature abhors a bottleneck. Take a look at any stream or river and
May 1, 2019
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Demolish Philanthropic Bureaucracy For Good
Beat it back — or stop it before it even starts! We often hear about streamlining philanthropy — mostly with regard to efforts at simplifying
April 17, 2019
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6 Questions A Foundation Board Should Ask Its CEO
A board member’s job includes staying focused on the big picture. Serving on the board of a philanthropic foundation isn’t just about approving grants. It’s
April 1, 2019
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10 Steps to Rapid Strategy Implementation
Most funders fail at this. Are you one of them? About a year ago I decided to publish another book. I went so far as
March 18, 2019
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Your Strategic Plan is About to Fail
Strategy most often fails in implementation. With all the effort that went into developing your new strategy and writing your strategic plan, the hardest part
March 5, 2019
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8 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting Out In Philanthropy
How new foundation trustees can have lasting and effective success. Whether you are launching a new foundation, refreshing your giving strategy, or are a new
February 26, 2019
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