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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I recently fired someone. It wasn’t that he was doing a bad job, per se. The main reason was because his way of communicating with
More years ago than I care to count, I received a Masters in Social Work from San Francisco State University. Although I never practiced as
There was a time not too long ago when you rarely heard the word “foundation” and “risk” in the same sentence…or paragraph…or entire document. Risk
Foundations have a unique and important role to play as a convenor. They can provide neutral ground for discussion. They have the social capital to