Foundations Move at the Speed of…Snails
I was sitting in a workshop last week with some of the world’s leading business consultants. We were advised that in this time of rapidly
November 1, 2016
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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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5 Ways Philanthropy Can Support The Electoral Process
No matter what your political leanings, I think we can all agree that this year’s election cycle has been one of the most tense and
October 25, 2016
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Don’t Let It Go To Your Head – A Caution for Board Members
Many quip that once you work for or serve on a foundation board, you never have to pay for lunch and everyone laughs at your
October 18, 2016
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Managing and Exceeding Community Expectations
Say you’re part of a new foundation, or one that is re-inventing itself, or even one that’s been around for a bit but has gotten
October 12, 2016
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Equity is…
This is a guest post by Angela Glover Blackwell, CEO of PolicyLink. Equity is a big, dynamic idea. The field — the universe of
October 5, 2016
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The Power of Small
I’ve been thinking small lately. To be specific, I’ve been thinking about small foundations and the immense power they hold. I’ve just finished presenting at
October 4, 2016
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Reflections from Last Week’s Equity Post
Last week, I used this space to repost an article about the definition of equity that my colleague, Betsey Russell, and I published on the
September 26, 2016
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Changing the Story of Summer
This is a guest post by Michael Funk. Â It was originally published on the csba blog, and is reposted here with his permission. Which
September 21, 2016
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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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