I’d like to bring your attention to a topic that’s near and dear to my heart, and one that may seem a bit morbid at first glance. I call it the “Three Real Reasons Your Family Foundation Needs a Succession Plan.” Trust me, it’s not as grim as it sounds. In fact, I’ve thrown in […]
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I’ve talked about how RFPs are not an effective means to find philanthropy advisors, so how do you find the right one for your foundation? I recently wrote a two-part blog series about the fallacy of requests for proposals (RFPs) as an effective means to find philanthropy advisors and the myths and facts that
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Imagine this: You want to accomplish something big with your philanthropy, but you need help to achieve it. You decide to retain an expert philanthropy advisor or consultant. Naturally, you assume the first step is to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) so you can find the most qualified and diverse consultants and advisors to
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Spine-chilling fear can be invoked in the hearts and minds of grantees when they hear their funder say, “We need to start our strategic planning.” Strategy development is important. It helps philanthropists clarify what they want to accomplish and offers a roadmap. It should lead to change. And strategies themselves should change rapidly, as conditions
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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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