For once I would like to enter autumn feeling on top of things: my client work mapped out for the year, a clear understanding of
I believe foundations could save time, solve problems more efficiently, and add greater value if their senior leadership would think like consultants. Let me explain:
No one likes to feel left out or overlooked, and when key stakeholders feel that way, the results can be painful and long lasting. I
It’s easy to get mired in the way things have always been done, and sometimes it leaves us blind to our customers’ real needs. So
We often devise complex solutions to problems, when the best solution is usually the simplest. For example, many economically struggling urban cities desperately try to
I serve as the Chair of the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG) and we are currently seeking a new Project Director. In this
In today’s podcast, Kris discusses three ways foundations can reduce labor intensity.
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One of the best ways to increase the impact of your grantmaking is to leverage the funding and expertise of other foundations by developing funding
In this podcast, Kris shares five practical ways foundation leaders can reduce their labor intensity, simplify their work, and generate more creativity among their staff.
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Imagine that the foundation for which you work needs to find consulting expertise for a particular project. Everyone agrees to develop an RFP to get
Kris explains the many benefits of senior leaders thinking like consultants, including increasing the value and efficiency of your staff’s time.
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Do you want to make a big splash with grant dollars, but you can only make a small gift? Not a problem! Some of the