Myths vs. Facts: Consultant RFPs — Part 1
Imagine this: You want to accomplish something big with your philanthropy, but you need help to achieve it. You decide to retain an expert philanthropy
December 14, 2022
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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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7 Tips To Manage Your Philanthropy Strategy Successfully
A few years ago I decided to publish another book. I went so far as to write “publish a book by year’s end” on a
November 21, 2022
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How To Determine Your Philanthropic Priorities
Congratulations, you’ve created your strategic plan. Now it’s time to implement it! Don’t worry, you got this. Your first implementation step is to determine your
November 7, 2022
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The 5 Steps to Creating a Philanthropic Strategy
To navigate and lead during turbulent times, you need a flexible philanthropic strategy. Strategy defines what you want to accomplish and how you want to accomplish
October 24, 2022
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3 Ways to Prepare for an Unpredictable 2023
Here are 3 behaviors philanthropy leaders can embrace that will help you navigate change with confidence and shockproof your philanthropy as you leap into 2023.
October 4, 2022
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Is Your Strategy Moving in Slow Motion?
Is your strategy moving in slow motion? To eliminate any strategic friction slowing you down, remove these seven barriers to increase your strategic momentum.
September 19, 2022
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Don’t Panic, Just Pivot! 6 Ways to Achieve Your Goals by Year End
Here are 6 tips for staying to achieve your goals by year-end. Then you’ll be able to celebrate the new year while taking pride in your accomplishments.
September 7, 2022
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Saved by the Bell! 6 Back to School Tips for Philanthropists
Get excited and be ready for your next big initiative. After a long summer of trips to the lake, relaxing at the pool, and visiting
August 25, 2022
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Too Many Steps
These steps slow you down, reduce your impact, and make you cranky! Guess what? In philanthropy, it turns out we are the bottleneck. We clog
June 14, 2022
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Trustees: Support Your Leaders or Lose Them
Philanthropy CEOs are looking for new jobs due to a lack of support from trustees In the past year, I’ve advised, coached, and spoken with
June 9, 2022
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Putnam Wins Award Family Wealth Report!
Putnam Consulting Group Wins Award in the “Philanthropy Advice” Category at theFamily Wealth Report Awards 2022 Program For Immediate Release CLEVELAND, May 17, 2022
May 17, 2022
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Create Aerodynamic Funding and Increase Your Impact
If You Believe in Your Philanthropy, Then Speed is of the Essence. Do you believe your work matters? I do. You’re giving people in rural
March 21, 2022
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