Three Tips to Help You Accomplish Your Year-End Goals
Take a deep breath, stay focused and follow these steps. September means we are quickly approaching the end of 2018, and the race is on
September 17, 2018
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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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Philanthropy — The Forgotten Investment Asset
Why philanthropic giving is a smart investment tool for business. Socially conscious investors are after more than just financial returns. In addition to making money
September 5, 2018
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Get a Life
I just got back from my family’s annual month-long vacation to Chautauqua Institution, New York. In between long walks with my husband, taking our kids
August 20, 2018
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Responsive vs. Strategic Grantmaking: Which One is Right for You?
Determine which approach to grantmaking works best for your foundation In philanthropy, there is much written about responsive and strategic approaches to philanthropy. Which approach
August 6, 2018
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Are You Really Learning and Improving?
6 Questions to Regularly Ask Yourself and Your Partners Most philanthropies seek to be strategic and have an impact. Yet few build their own internal
July 24, 2018
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Leave The Office And Break Out Of Your Bubble
Engage more deeply in learning about the issues you address and the places you serve. Effective grantmaking rarely happens if grantmakers spend all their time
July 10, 2018
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Five Mistakes to Avoid When Pursuing Strategic Grantmaking
Being more strategic doesn’t have to be complex. The term “strategic philanthropy” is everywhere these days. That’s not surprising, since most funders are looking for
June 24, 2018
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Teach Giving With Three Empty Jars
A simple lesson can start a child on a lifetime of philanthropy. Philanthropy is an instinctive impulse. Watch a roomful of toddlers, and you’ll see
June 11, 2018
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Are You Driving Your Staff (and Grantees) to Drink?
Get rid of vague terms and confusing philanthropy jargon forever. In my line of work, I pick up a lot of interesting stories from the
May 29, 2018
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How To Fend Off Post-Summer Panic Before It Even Starts
Do the math and plan ahead for success. Spring is definitely in the air! Last year I shared some very popular advice among funders at
May 14, 2018
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5 Best Practices of Extraordinary Grantmakers
Here are five ways to elevate your outcomes and impact to extraordinary levels. I love to read about best practices — within and outside the
May 1, 2018
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Creating Champions for Change From Within
How to create stronger champions who will commit to change for the long term. You probably know the feeling. You’ve attended a dynamic conference, read
April 17, 2018
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