Collaboration 101
Foundations often expect nonprofits to collaborate, yet they less frequently turn that expectation on themselves. There is tremendous opportunity to exponentially expand the impact of
July 12, 2016
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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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Learning How to Learn
Most philanthropies seek to be strategic and have an impact. Yet few build their own internal capacity to be strategic grantmakers. In particular, most funders
July 6, 2016
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Summer Daydreaming is the Perfect Time to Re-Imagine Philanthropy
School’s out and summer is here! Time to pursue that great American pastime – the lazy summer vacation. Be it at the beach, in the mountains,
June 29, 2016
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8 Tools Grantmakers Frequently Forget to Use
When most people think about philanthropy, it’s all about the money. But cold, hard cash is just one of many tools in a grantmaker’s tool
June 27, 2016
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Isn’t This Supposed to be Fun? 5 Ways to Put the Joy Back in Philanthropy
We all know the feeling. When that sense of excitement and possibility on the drive to work is replaced by stress, dread or boredom. What’s
June 21, 2016
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Speaking with One Voice: 5 Tips for Joint Public Statements
Once upon a time, it was unheard of for a foundation to engage in any kind of discourse involving public policy. Now, it’s becoming more
June 6, 2016
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Boardroom Battles: 5 Ways to Move Beyond Conflict
Over the last 15 years, I’ve consulted with a few clients who, in the midst of our strategic planning sessions or evaluation efforts, must deal
June 2, 2016
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Your Attention, Please!
If you have ever been a parent of young children, you probably know the utter agony of trying to teach your children to read. Night
June 2, 2016
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Kris Putnam-Walkerly Named “Top 25 Philanthropy Speaker”
This week, I’m taking a quick time-out from my regular blog posts to share some exciting news. I am honored to have been named one
May 18, 2016
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Speaking about “Best Practices of Extraordinary Grantmakers” in Pennsylvanina
I had a great time last week speaking to foundation trustees and CEOs from across Northeastern Pennsylvania, on the topic of “5 Best Practices of
April 29, 2016
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Transactional vs. Transformative Transparency
This blog, written by myself and Elizabeth Russell, was originally posted on the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s blog, and is reposted here with permission. The
April 16, 2016
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Similar and Different: 5 Key Shifts from Hospital Board to Private Foundation Board
The sale of a nonprofit hospital or health plan to a for-profit company can yield a great deal of change for a community, including the
April 6, 2016
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