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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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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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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Transact Or Transform: What Kind Of Giver Are You?
Giving happens in many different ways. When we see the images of horrific damage brought on by hurricanes in the Caribbean, Florida or Texas, or
December 12, 2017
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The Danger of Treadmill Verbs
Sometimes it’s better to hop off the treadmill. My colleague and friend Ann Latham is a pro at creating effective meetings. One of her secrets
December 5, 2017
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What IS Delusional Altruism?
You may be suffering from it without even realizing it. Imagine this: You’re out at a fancy dinner. You’re dressed to the nines and looking
November 27, 2017
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Three Ways Funders Can Change Systems And Drive Impact
“We can’t just put a Band-Aid on this. We need to change the system!” How many times have you heard that statement? It’s true. Most
November 20, 2017
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Shouting into the Mouth of a Cave
A colleague of mine recently forwarded a query from a funder that was looking to be more innovative in its grantmaking. This funder asked several
November 14, 2017
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6 Ways to Advocate for Policy Change
Are you missing a key chance to change policy? Most foundations know that they can’t lobby directly for a piece of legislation that is being
November 6, 2017
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10 Ways Community Foundations Are A Best-Bet For Disaster Giving
The human, economic and environmental toll of natural disasters in the last few months has been nothing short of overwhelming. Even if we sit miles
October 30, 2017
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3 Potential Levels of Change to Determine Your Funding Focus
What will you fund, and what will you not fund? It seems like a simple question on the surface, but any funder knows how quickly
October 24, 2017
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