Last week, we looked at five mistakes that new foundation boards often make, and how to avoid them. Below are five more practices that may
The philanthropic sector has seen steady growth over the past decade, and while some new foundation boards may be made up of veteran philanthropists, I’ll
About a year ago, I wrote a newsletter article about grantmaking with an abundance mentality rather than a poverty mentality. That sparked a good bit
As the new year gets off to a rousing start, I know many of us are thinking that there just aren’t enough hours in the
In a recent post, I talked about the pros and cons of inheriting a consultant. This week, I want to continue that thread by explaining
This is a guest post by Allen Smart, Interim President and Vice President of Programs, and Nora Ferrell, Director of Communications, at the Kate B.
You’ve landed your new job. Your vision is big, and so is your to-do list. You’ve got to deliver, and quick. Luckily for you, they’ve
It’s a new year filled with new opportunities for philanthropy. Now if we could all just get a handle on what they are and how
Have you ever looked around on Christmas morning after the gift-opening frenzy is over and realized that perhaps you went a little overboard? It’s a
It’s the season of giving, and I’ve got the credit card bills to prove it. In addition to playing Santa to my twin five-year-olds, I’ve
Over the years, I’ve heard a lot of things said about philanthropy. Many were spot on. Some were downright brilliant. A few were head scratchers.
If you’re like me, you spend a lot of time in philanthropy-related conferences. Just this year, I’ve either attended or presented at seven of them.