Who Is Your Customer?
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
September 4, 2014
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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
Kris Putnam-Walkerly is a philanthropy expert and consultant. If you find Practical Tips for Philanthropists useful, please consider subscribing.
Keep It Simple
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
September 2, 2014
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Job Opening – Project Director at National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers
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
August 29, 2014
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Simplicity and Success
In today’s podcast, Kris discusses three ways foundations can reduce labor intensity.
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August 27, 2014
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6 Ways to Find Funding Partners
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
August 21, 2014
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Stop The Board Docket Madness
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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August 20, 2014
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Why RFPs Waste Time: Choose a Better Approach to Finding a Great Consultant — Part I
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
August 19, 2014
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Grantmakers Should Think Like Consultants
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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August 13, 2014
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12 Strategies for Spreading Your Small Grant Further
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
August 4, 2014
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5 Questions That Will Improve Your Grantmaking
Giving money away is a complicated business, but a few simple questions can bring a lot of clarity to the process. The questions are straightforward,
July 28, 2014
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Turn “Thank You” into Ongoing Growth and Development
We all know how great it feels to be recognized and applauded for a job well done, and you can shine a spotlight on emerging
July 16, 2014
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