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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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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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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20 Ways a Consultant Can Make Your Life Easier
You and your staff can probably leap tall buildings in a single bound. But you might not be able — or willing — to tackle
July 9, 2014
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Special Ops: 5 Situations for Deploying a Red Team
We all need friends and colleagues who have our backs. But maybe we need something else, too. Maybe we need someone who can think like
June 25, 2014
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How Can You Stand Out From the Crowd?
Dropping my twins off at preschool yesterday, I slowed down (along with all the other cars on a 6 lane road) to stop and watch
June 9, 2014
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Don’t Need a Consultant? 5 Good Reasons You Might Be Wrong
Foundation and nonprofit staff are spread thin enough. And sometimes expecting hardworking staff to strategize and carry through an entirely new project, on top of
May 22, 2014
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Sometimes We All Need Encouragement
I saw this sign yesterday morning on my way to Erie Island Coffee, one of my favorite coffee shops in Rocky River, Ohio, and laughed
May 21, 2014
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10 Tips for Successful RFP Management
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is essential to the way many organizations make grants – so improvements in the RFP process can have a profound
May 20, 2014
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6 Steps to Launch Your Next Funding Initiative
Many foundations pour money down the drain by launching grant programs without first doing their homework. Funders should understand the needs of the issue or
May 8, 2014
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What Message Are You Sending To Grantees?
If I had a career do-over, I might choose to be a signage expert. I am constantly appalled by poor signage, and occasionally impressed by
May 1, 2014
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3 Reasons to Evaluate Your Grantmaking
Knowledge is power, as the saying goes, but I am not sure many foundations fully believe that. In the course of working with foundations across
April 29, 2014
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