Philanthropy

Don’t Let The Trump Administration Scare You Into Freezing Your Philanthropy in 2025

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Stop the Deer-in-Headlights Are you feeling paralyzed by uncertainty? It’s easy to get caught in a cycle of “wait and see.” But in philanthropy, inaction can be just as detrimental as a misstep. I’ve recently spoken with many foundation CEOs, board members, and philanthropists who are frozen, unable to move forward. They’re delaying critical decisions, […]

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Beyond the Ballot: How Philanthropy Can Safeguard Democracy After Election Day

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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

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Why a Clear Strategy Is Key to Reaching Your Philanthropic Goals

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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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Myths vs. Facts: Consultant RFPs — Part 2

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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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The 5 Steps to Creating a Philanthropic Strategy

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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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