20 Funder Networks That Tweet
There was so much interest in last month’s post of 90 Foundations That Tweet that I wanted to expand on it by sharing a list
August 27, 2009
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90 Foundations That Tweet
This blog post was updated on October 15, 2009 – please read 130 Foundations That Tweet for a complete list! Below is a list of
July 20, 2009
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21 Community Foundations That Tweet
An increasing number of foundations, including community foundations, are now using Twitter. I’ve found 21 so far, and I am sure there are more out
June 15, 2009
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Starting A Consulting Business? 15 Things To Do Right Now
In my last post, “So, You Want To Be A Philanthropy Consultant?” I offered 5 questions to consider if you want to become a philanthropy
May 20, 2009
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So, You Want To Be A Philanthropy Consultant?
About once a week someone emails me to learn more about philanthropy consulting: foundation staff looking for their next career move (or more recently, anticipating
May 15, 2009
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Council on Foundations: Smaller But Determined Crowd
This blog was originally posted May 1, 2009 on the Tactical Philanthropy Blog From May 2 – May 7, the Tactical Philanthropy Blog Team will
May 6, 2009
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Challenges Grantmakers Face in This Economy
This blog first appeared on and was written for Nonprofit Conversation. No one is immune to the challenges of doing more with less in this
April 29, 2009
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5 Tips for a Successful Foundation-Consultant Relationship
Simply choosing to hire a consultant isn’t enough to guarantee a successful engagement. You need to clearly communicate your goals at the outset, and take
April 26, 2009
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Are You Prepared for a Disaster? Learn How!
If you’ve ever found yourself in the midst of a disaster, you know how quickly a fire, flood, pandemic, or earthquake can erase any illusion
April 11, 2009
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How to Involve Young People in Philanthropy
There are many ways to engage young people in philanthropy. By cultivating an early interest in “giving back”, we have the power to inspire the
March 29, 2009
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Hello, World!
Hello everyone! I am officially launching into the world of blogging. While writing a recent e-newsletter, Disaster Preparedness: Are You Ready for the Unexpected, I
February 28, 2009
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