Changing the Story of Summer
This is a guest post by Michael Funk. It was originally published on the csba blog, and is reposted here with his permission. Which
September 21, 2016
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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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What the Heck Does “Equity” Mean?
This post was originally published on the Stanford Social Innovation Review, and is co-authored by Elizabeth Russell. A clear definition of equity would seem
September 19, 2016
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Creativity is the Missing Ingredient
This is a guest post by Allen Smart, vice president of programs, Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. In a New York Times opinion piece earlier
September 7, 2016
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What Respectful Philanthropy Looks Like
Last week, I wrote about the small – but troubling – culture of disrespect that I’ve observed bubbling up in the field of philanthropy. In
September 6, 2016
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Get Back Out There!
I hope you’ve had a great summer. Vacations, plenty of pool time, a little rest and relaxation — and lots of playing outside. Now it’s
September 2, 2016
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A Culture of Disrespect in Philanthropy
There is a lot of talk in philanthropy about organizational culture in foundations. I don’t know about you, but I have noticed a culture of
August 30, 2016
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The Art of Streamlining
Much has been written about efforts to “streamline” foundation application processes – reducing the number of hoops applicants must jump through, right-sizing applications to the
August 9, 2016
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Strategic, Responsive, or Both?
I’ve been hearing a lot lately about funders weighing the options between strategic grantmaking and responsive grantmaking. The general angst seems to come from a
August 2, 2016
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4 Steps for Fostering Innovation
Too often foundations request “innovative ideas” from their grantees but fail to accomplish the same thing internally — or even define what “innovation” means to
July 26, 2016
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Embrace Abundance!
In my experience, one thing holds philanthropists back from achieving dramatic impact on the issues and causes they care most about: They have a poverty
July 19, 2016
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Collected Wisdom for Grantmakers
This week, instead of sharing one point of wisdom, I’d like to share many – 46 of them, in fact. That’s how many entries you’ll
July 18, 2016
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Five ways to avoid delusional altruism
This post was originally published on Smart Business. It is reposted here with permission. Good businesses pride themselves on the good they do for others,
July 12, 2016
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