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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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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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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Azim Khamisa’s TED Talk: What comes after tragedy?
The news is filled with heart wrenching stories of violence against youth and by youth in America. Although rates of youth violence have actually decreased
April 13, 2018
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Are You Ready to be Strategic?
Test your readiness with the following checklist. Incorporating a strategic approach to grantmaking isn’t something foundations can or should do overnight. Developing a strategy involves
April 3, 2018
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Respect in Philanthropy
Six simple strategies donors use to create their best legacy. In our culture, we’ve been trained that those with money are those who deserve our
March 18, 2018
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5 Manifestations Of Delusional Altruism
How funders undermine their own success. Is your philanthropic practice suffering from delusional altruism? How will you know? Funders may think they’re doing things right
March 6, 2018
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The Delusional Philanthropist
How donors with the best intentions get in everyone’s way. Everyone who gives away money or makes a social investment wants to feel like they
February 12, 2018
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Break Out of Your Bubble with a Learning Agenda
Maintain a habit of intentional learning. As a funder, it’s regrettably easy to stay in a “bubble” of isolation — either constrained mentally by one’s
January 29, 2018
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How Generous are Your Consultants?
A philanthropy consultant should live and breathe the principles of giving back. Let’s make no mistake about it: philanthropy advisors and consultants are in business
January 14, 2018
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Three Ways to Keep Delusional Altruism from Undermining Your Philanthropy in 2018
Prepare for a year of greater philanthropic impact! As philanthropic organizations, we’re hopefully starting a new year with a renewed commitment to do good for
December 31, 2017
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Where’s The Joy?
Philanthropy is supposed to feel great. But what if it doesn’t? As the holiday season approaches, many of us are reminded frequently that this is supposed to
December 18, 2017
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