Too often foundations request “innovative ideas” from their grantees but fail to accomplish the same thing internally — or even define what “innovation” means to them. The implied assumption is…
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In my experience, one thing holds philanthropists back from achieving dramatic impact on the issues and causes they care most about: They have a poverty mentality. It might seem like…
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Foundations often expect nonprofits to collaborate, yet they less frequently turn that expectation on themselves. There is tremendous opportunity to exponentially expand the impact of your grantmaking through funder collaboration.…
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Access to affordable and decent healthcare is critical to any community. Having good doctors, medications, and services on hand increases the overall health and quality of life. In many rural…
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Strategy
Summer Daydreaming is the Perfect Time to Re-Imagine Philanthropy
by Kris Putnam-Walkerly July 25, 2016School’s out and summer is here! Time to pursue that great American pastime – the lazy summer vacation. Be it at the beach, in the mountains, or somewhere in between, there’s…
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Strategy
Speaking with One Voice: 5 Tips for Joint Public Statements
by Kris Putnam-Walkerly July 11, 2016Once upon a time, it was unheard of for a foundation to engage in any kind of discourse involving public policy. Now, it’s becoming more and more commonplace, as foundations…
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When you’re planning a grantmaking strategy, a list of hurdles to effectiveness is bound to come into play. Time and again I’ve heard them: The nonprofits in our area need…
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Over the last 15 years, I’ve consulted with a few clients who, in the midst of our strategic planning sessions or evaluation efforts, must deal with the added stress of…
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Food is an integral part of culture and society. Not only is it necessary for survival, it’s also part of our heritage. Everyone has a secret family recipe, a traditional…