Five Grantmaking Best Practices from My Best Clients
Kris shares 5 of the best grantmaking practices she has seen her clients use.
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June 1, 2013
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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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Providing Affordable Care to the (Still) Uninsured
With implementation of the Affordable Care Act coming in 2014, many funders may be breathing a sigh of relief for the uninsured. But don’t let
May 13, 2013
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Prioritize and Implement a Communication Plan Immediately
Kris discusses the importance of developing a communication plan early and offers 3 tips that you can use now, to alleviate communication needs and assure
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May 1, 2013
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A Day After the Boston Bombing: Where is Philanthropy?
Update: A funders teleconference on the philanthropic response to the tragedy at the Boston Marathon will be held Thursday, April 18th at 10:30a ET, sponsored
April 16, 2013
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Bringing art to people: 8 ways a cultural event can transcend genre, geography and demographics
This is a guest post by P. Scott Cunningham, founder, O, Miami Festival. It was originally published on the KnightArts blog on March 19, 2013. Three
April 9, 2013
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The Importance of Evaluating Impact
Kris shares 5 compelling reasons why foundations should conduct evaluations.
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April 1, 2013
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How to Conduct Retrospective Evaluations
Kris explains why a retrospective evaluation should be performed and shares 3 steps to use to get one done.
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March 1, 2013
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10 Tips for Successful RFP Management
Kris shares 10 things a funder can do to make an RFP successful.
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February 1, 2013
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Emotional Support in the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
This blog was originally posted on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) website on November 13, 2012. Need emotional support in the
December 3, 2012
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The Role of Design and “Design Thinking” in Philanthropy
At the turn of the current century, after decades of academic percolation, the concept of “design thinking” began to expand rapidly in popular business literature
November 26, 2012
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4 Resources To Help Foundations Prepare For The Next Disaster
There really is no substitute for planning and preparedness when it comes to effective disaster response. An hour you spend today could save days in
November 21, 2012
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8 Longer-Term Ideas for Funding Disaster Recovery
Disaster recovery can take years, and there are many opportunities for grantmakers to have a meaningful impact long after other resources have moved on. Yesterday
November 20, 2012
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