Tomorrow is Election Day in the United States, a pivotal moment for our country and our democracy. Regardless of the outcome, whether – as I personally hope – Kamala Harris and Democrats win by a landslide up and down the ballot, one thing is clear: our work to protect and strengthen democracy does not end […]
Beyond the Ballot: How Philanthropy Can Safeguard Democracy After Election Day Read More »
To lead effectively during these challenging times, a flexible philanthropic strategy is paramount. Your strategy defines not just what you aim to achieve but also how you intend to accomplish it. It helps you identify and reach your philanthropic goals and prevents you from running in disparate directions chasing proverbial squirrels. However, all too
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This is the second part of my two-part blog series on busting myths about Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for consultants and advisors. If you missed my first blog about this, you can read it here and catch up! Here’s a little background on why I wanted to write this: I recently shared this on TikTok
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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 it. It ensures you and your team are focused on what’s most important and prevents you from getting pulled into different directions and disconnected activities. Yet too often, philanthropists don’t
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Six simple strategies donors use to create their best legacy. In our culture, we’ve been trained that those with money are those who deserve our respect. Of course, we all know that this is not true in practice. There are many wealthy people for whom many of us have little or no respect, because they
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Respect in Philanthropy Read More »
You may be suffering from it without even realizing it. Imagine this: You’re out at a fancy dinner. You’re dressed to the nines and looking absolutely fabulous. You’re witty and clever in your conversation. Simply put, you’re at the top of your game and feeling great. Then, you excuse yourself to visit the facilities. You
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