Don’t Act Against Your Nature
One of my favorite quotes from the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden offers sage advice for philanthropy leaders: “You should limit the number of times you act
March 30, 2015
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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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Small Business Tips for Charitable Giving
Did you know that donating to a good case can help your business? I was quoted in a recent Wall Street Journal article that highlights how small
March 25, 2015
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Improve Your Philanthropic “Customer Experience”
I recently stayed at the Charles Hotel near Harvard Square, and was delighted to see the “Web Cube” on my hallway on my way to
March 23, 2015
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Why RFPs Waste Time: Choose a Better Approach to Finding a Great Consultant Part II
Last year I posted a blog about why I consider the RFP process for hiring consultants to be a waste of time and resources, for foundations
March 18, 2015
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Unlikely Allies Unite for a Policy Win
It used to be that you could scour the country and be hard-pressed to find a foundation working in the public policy arena. Fortunately, that’s
March 16, 2015
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What Being Pregnant with Twins Taught Me About Philanthropy
Almost every aspiring mom (and dad) has big plans and preconceived ideas about what pregnancy will be like. You picture the way your life might
March 10, 2015
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Are We Killing the Magic?
On a recent trip with my twins to Magic Kingdom at Disney World, I was taken aback by the multiple barriers to actually entering the
March 5, 2015
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8 Resources for New Foundation CEOs
My previous blog post shared 5 mistakes to avoid if you are a new foundation CEO and new to philanthropy. One mistake is not being
February 11, 2015
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Are You A New Foundation CEO? Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes!
I’ve worked with many new foundation CEOs, some of whom are not only new to their role, but new to philanthropy. If you find yourself
February 10, 2015
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5 Grantmaking Mistakes to Avoid
If your “to-do” list includes “increase the impact of our giving” read on! Below are five grantmaking mistakes you should avoid. 1) Jumping on
February 2, 2015
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Q1: The Key to Your Best Year Ever
I’ve spoken with dozens of philanthropy leaders in the first three weeks of 2015. Most entered the New Year running out the gate and are
January 27, 2015
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Step Over Inert Bodies
“It takes awhile before you can step over inert bodies and go ahead with what you were trying to do.” I first read this quote
January 20, 2015
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