Five Ways Philanthropists Can Turn Adversity into Opportunity
Nobody ever chooses the hard road, but it has a way of finding us. And when it does, sometimes the only choice we have is
August 17, 2020
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Practical Tips for Philanthropists
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7 Lessons Donors Can Learn From MacKenzie Scott’s Surprise $1.7 Billion Gift
On July 28, MacKenzie Scott surprised the world by announcing she had made $1.7 billion in donations to 116 nonprofit organizations. They were selected for the transformative
August 12, 2020
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Amid Today’s Deep Social Anxiety, Philanthropists Must Recognize Their Blind Spots
In philanthropy circles, people very rarely, if ever, call each other out for being delusional. And that’s exactly why I wrote my book Delusional Altruism: Why
August 4, 2020
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The Top Question Corporate Leaders Should be Asking
One simple question can harness the power of strategic giving to address turmoil and support recovery. Whatever line of business we’re in, from hospitality
July 29, 2020
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6 Mistakes Philanthropists Make During a Crisis (and What to Do Instead)
Don’t let ‘delusional altruism’ stop you from being an effective giver. Crises bring massive social, health and economic uncertainties, challenges and hardships. They also
July 21, 2020
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My Commitment to Help End Racism
George Floyd’s murder on May 25, 2020, was senseless and sickening. As is the horrifying news from the New York Times that at least 70
July 7, 2020
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It’s Time for Philanthropy to “Flip the Script”
Philanthropy is never simple. Yet in 2020 the waves of crises crashing over communities everywhere have made achieving outcomes and impact harder than ever. Last
July 1, 2020
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It’s Time for Philanthropists to Recognize Their Blind Spots
In a time of social anxiety, where are we falling short? In philanthropy circles, people very rarely, if ever, call each other out for
June 19, 2020
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The Revolution Will Not Be Funded With An RFP
The time for business as usual is long gone. In the United States of America in 2020, the sickening murder of a black man—George
June 9, 2020
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Philanthropy Crisis Makeover
How to create, solidify and embrace the new you. We’ve experienced plenty of challenge over the past few months. But what about the profound
May 19, 2020
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Six Ways Philanthropies Respond to Crisis
Some are more effective than others. When the unexpected happens, we all wish we had the presence of mind of a first responder. But
May 12, 2020
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Seven Ways to Increase Your Philanthropic Impact
With every challenge comes opportunity. None of us would have chosen this moment, but now that it’s here, we’re all forced to respond. We’re
May 5, 2020
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