As we embark on a new year, I wanted to share with you my top 10 articles that most engaged readers like you over the past year. I’m often told that my articles are provocative AND practical, and help them with the exact issues they are focusing on in their philanthropic efforts.
And if you are looking for more ways to increase your speed to philanthropic impact, be sure to read my forthcoming book, Delusional Altruism: Why Philanthropists Fail to Achieve Change and What They Can Do to Transform Giving! It publishes the week of March 23rd and I’m so excited to share it with you! You can pre-order it now!
You Need A Strategic Catapult (And I’ll Tell You Why)
Instead of a strategic plan, philanthropy needs a strategic catapult. We need to climb onto a big rock and catapult ourselves from our current state to our desired future state, literally soaring over real and perceived barriers.
Demolish Philanthropic Bureaucracy For Good
When it comes to philanthropic bureaucracy, sometimes what we really need is a bulldozer.
Your Strategic Plan is About to Fail
Strategy most often fails in implementation. With all the effort that went into developing your new strategy and writing your strategic plan, the hardest part is making the darn thing work!
10 Steps to Rapid Strategy Implementation
Few philanthropists take the first step toward rapid strategy implementation, and most never cross the finish line. Are you one of them?
How To Prepare For These 5 Grantmaking Challenges
As a philanthropist, your ultimate goal is to make the world a better place by putting ideas into action and creating change where it is needed. To achieve this impact quickly and effectively, you need to be prepared for the expected.
8 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting Out In Philanthropy
To help educate and guide foundation boards toward early and lasting success, here are eight common mistakes foundation trustees often make, and how to avoid them.
Small Donors, Big Thinking
Small funders are often well positioned to be the catalyst or linchpin that launches true and lasting change.
Are YOU The Bottleneck To Effective Giving?
When we forget how much our decisions and actions affect our grantees and partners, we risk forcing them to look elsewhere for a reliable ally.
Ask This One Question To Save Time, Save Money And Achieve Greater Impact
Ask this one question, listen to the answer, implement the suggestion, save yourself time and resources, get faster results and have greater impact.
10 Questions Every Donor Should Ask Their Wealth Advisor
While many wealth advisors may be more than willing to help you and offer their advice, don’t assume they will be able to bring all the philanthropy expertise you need. Dig a little deeper than the words on their website to understand how they can help.
Every philanthropist deserves a world-class advisor to guide them toward their greatest level of impact.
As we launch into the new year, now is the time to quickly and dramatically transform your giving, catapult your impact, and experience greater joy in your work. I’d love to hear the latest about you and your philanthropy, and see if I can help. Let’s talk! Simply email me at kris@putnam-consulting.com or use the link below to schedule a call with me. Alternatively, you can always just call me! My number is +1-800-598-2102.
I appreciate all of you who take time to send me your feedback, and invite you to continue sharing your thoughts and comments.
Happy New Year!
