When nobody is offering you constructive criticism, take an honest look in the mirror. I’d hazard a guess that in philanthropy circles, people aren’t often calling each other out for being delusional. That’s why I wrote a book on it. It’s called Delusional Altruism. In a nutshell, it’s about human behaviors we’re not even aware of […]
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Volatility is the new status quo. Eight philanthropy experts were invited by Submittable, a submission management platform, to share their insights on grantmaking trends to expect in 2021. I am honored to be one of them. Below I’ve re-posted the trends I foresee. Be sure to read the full blog post to learn what Edgar
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Many funders fail at this. Are you one of them? In my last newsletter of 2020, Don’t Let Your New Strategy Fail in 2021, I shared five reasons why strategic plans rarely get implemented. I also promised to share with you 10 steps to implement anything quickly– whether it’s creating a new funding initiative, implementing
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5 Ways to Re-Charge Your Giving With the pandemic dragging on longer than we anticipated and crises that keep on coming, have you thought about putting your philanthropy on hold till next year while you and your team regroup? You may be reeling from the negative financial impact on your giving or your family. Not
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Feeling uncomfortable? You’re not alone. We’re all being asked to stretch and grow these days as we navigate a new world. Along with COVID-19, we’re facing divisive political rhetoric, and the growing needs of a struggling civic society. Add to that the challenges of a recession and a deafening cry for action to condemn racism
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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 in how we respond. Interestingly, we never know exactly what we’re capable of until we’re tested. So, especially for philanthropists and other change-makers, during this new world of head-spinning challenges,
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