Want to Save Time? Get Laser-Focused
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
February 11, 2016
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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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What To Do When You’ve Inherited a Consultant
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
January 29, 2016
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A New Year’s Resolution: Be a Disrupter for a Day
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.
January 25, 2016
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Inherited Consultants: Blessing or Burden?
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
January 12, 2016
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3 Trends I’m Watching in 2016
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
January 5, 2016
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Too Much of a Good Thing
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
December 28, 2015
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Comfort and Joy
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
December 21, 2015
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5 Ridiculous Things Said About Philanthropy
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.
December 16, 2015
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7 Strategies of Highly Effective Conference-Goers
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.
December 10, 2015
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The 5 Dysfunctions of Philanthropy
In 2002, Patrick Lencioni wrote a book called, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. It explains the interpersonal aspects of teambuilding in a professional setting
December 7, 2015
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Fitbit Philanthropy
I’ve recently started a new fitness regimen, and as we all know, once you start intentionally exercising, you start noticing all the other people who
December 2, 2015
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5 Ways Foundation CEOs Stress Their Program Executives (and How to Fix It)
Foundation CEOs carry a huge responsibility. They are charged with achieving mission, but doing so in a way that is as cost-effective as possible. Naturally,
November 16, 2015
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