Change in a New Economy
Is today's economy a "game changer"? For many of our long held assumptions and accepted norms - there is no light at the end of the tunnel. New ideas, priorities and leadership are certainly needed, yet by redefining "resources" and looking at past solutions from a new angle, we may not need to completely reinvent the wheel to create opportunity from turmoil.
Staying Strategic in the Face of Uncertainty
The past few weeks, days and even hours have brought turmoil and uncertainty front and center. TPI focuses on how the nonprofit world is bracing itself as demand for basic human needs assistance rises.
The Power of Small Gifts
TPI firmly believes that there are many situations where small is better. What are the advantages of small gifts and what makes a small gift effective?
Tribute to Joe Breiteneicher
From virtually the day he arrived at TPI, Joe was deeply involved in creating TPI's outreach education program to encourage advisors, advisor institutions, and their professional associations to promote philanthropy in their work with clients. TPI focuses this newsletter on Joe's life and his work that helped to build and transform TPI.
The World We Want
TPI's Founder Peter Karoff discusses his new book in an interview with Ellen Remmer and TPI takes a look at philanthropy in today's society. This newsletter also includes a video of The Boston Foundation's Kickoff event, as well as podcasts by Peter Karoff.
Community vision, vitality and confidence in the World We Want
Published by The Philanthropic Initiative
This issue of Initiatives focuses on community revitalization. The newsletter was based on the Tuesdays@TPI open forum: Community Revitalization – Succes Stories and Hard Lessons Learned featuring Jack Murrah, President of the Lyndhurst Foundation and Peter Karoff, Founder of TPI.
Eliminating Poverty in The World We Want
Published by The Philanthropic Initiative
This interview with Peggy Dulany, chair of the Synergos Institute, explores the question of whether eliminating extreme poverty is an attainable goal or an unrealizable dream. The interview features discussion of the UN Millienium goals, and the role of philanthropy in ending poverty.
Transformation through Philanthropy
Published by The Philanthropic Initiative
A lively discussion among philanthropic leaders on the subject of "Transformational Philanthropy" could easily span several forums and spark a series of dialogues. TPI was delighted to convene more than 100 individuals in person and via web conference to discuss what it means for philanthropy to be transformational - and how different funders define and interpret this notion.
The Meaning of Leadership - A Tuesdays@TPI Forum
Published by The Philanthropic Initiative
There are multiple ways to look at leadership including a handful of theoretical frameworks that help describe what it is and how it works. We can list the characteristics that leaders share and compare the conditions that enable leaders to emerge and to excel. In Sleepwalkers, an essay on citizen action, Peter Karoff, describes leadership as "the secret sauce" of bold philanthropy and the source
for ensuring the continuation of an equitable, democratic society. In light of the challenges that confront us today, Karoff puzzles over why so few step forward to lead real change.