Early Childhood Development: Lessons for Funders about Systems Change May 28, 2019 Funders who support community-driven efforts have a unique opportunity to transform systems. In 2018, I partnered with Engage R+D to conduct an evaluation of a community-driven effort to transform... The Ramping Up for High-Impact Philanthropy Toolkit: An Introduction for Seasoned Funders May 14, 2019 If you are a seasoned donor, donor advised fund (DAF) holder, foundation trustee, or staff of such an organization, you may reach a point where you feel there is potential to achieve an even greater... Building a Corporate Culture of Generosity and Engagement Mar 28, 2019 I can distill this entire post into two sentences: If you don’t believe in it, if you don’t feel it, they won’t either. And you need them to. Some companies can be so focused on the bottom line they... The Power of Philanthropy in Helping Young People Succeed in College and Beyond Feb 21, 2019 Postsecondary education can create opportunities and pathways to positive futures for young people. Yet, as demonstrated by The Boston Globe Magazine ’s recent piece called The Valedictorians Project... Tackling the Big Picture: Philanthropy and the Power of Community Jan 31, 2019 The only thing that is constant is change, said one ancient Greek. Peter Karoff often reminded me of this wise adage, and recent events around the globe certainly prove it to be true. Funders are... TPI Launches Invest for Better: a new collaborative campaign focused on increasing women’s use of impact investing Jan 23, 2019 The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) has engaged in several field-building initiatives aimed at elevating the philanthropic sector’s understanding of how and where to use impact investing. Today, we... Responsive vs. Proactive Grantmaking: Lessons from Leaders Dec 20, 2018 Many funders are challenged by how to respond to the multitude of needs in their communities, even within a narrower lens of specific interest areas: If we’re too responsive in our grantmaking,... Advocacy, Activism & Expression: Key Takeaways from Grantmakers for Education 2018 Dec 10, 2018 I recently had the pleasure of speaking at the 2018 Grantmakers for Education Conference in San Diego, California along with TPI’s Managing Partner, Leslie Pine. The theme of this year’s annual... Collaboration a Central Theme at the 2018 Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium Nov 15, 2018 Some of the best moments at conferences come from the unexpected conversations that take place in hallways, over coffee, or during a meal. You meet someone with a common interest, perhaps funding... We Are the Elders Who Remain Nov 01, 2018 This has been a painful and trying week on many levels. I have seen many poignant reflections on feelings of grief, fear, and helplessness following the attack in Pittsburgh last weekend. In the face... « first ‹ previous … 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … next › last »
Early Childhood Development: Lessons for Funders about Systems Change May 28, 2019 Funders who support community-driven efforts have a unique opportunity to transform systems. In 2018, I partnered with Engage R+D to conduct an evaluation of a community-driven effort to transform...
The Ramping Up for High-Impact Philanthropy Toolkit: An Introduction for Seasoned Funders May 14, 2019 If you are a seasoned donor, donor advised fund (DAF) holder, foundation trustee, or staff of such an organization, you may reach a point where you feel there is potential to achieve an even greater...
Building a Corporate Culture of Generosity and Engagement Mar 28, 2019 I can distill this entire post into two sentences: If you don’t believe in it, if you don’t feel it, they won’t either. And you need them to. Some companies can be so focused on the bottom line they...
The Power of Philanthropy in Helping Young People Succeed in College and Beyond Feb 21, 2019 Postsecondary education can create opportunities and pathways to positive futures for young people. Yet, as demonstrated by The Boston Globe Magazine ’s recent piece called The Valedictorians Project...
Tackling the Big Picture: Philanthropy and the Power of Community Jan 31, 2019 The only thing that is constant is change, said one ancient Greek. Peter Karoff often reminded me of this wise adage, and recent events around the globe certainly prove it to be true. Funders are...
TPI Launches Invest for Better: a new collaborative campaign focused on increasing women’s use of impact investing Jan 23, 2019 The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) has engaged in several field-building initiatives aimed at elevating the philanthropic sector’s understanding of how and where to use impact investing. Today, we...
Responsive vs. Proactive Grantmaking: Lessons from Leaders Dec 20, 2018 Many funders are challenged by how to respond to the multitude of needs in their communities, even within a narrower lens of specific interest areas: If we’re too responsive in our grantmaking,...
Advocacy, Activism & Expression: Key Takeaways from Grantmakers for Education 2018 Dec 10, 2018 I recently had the pleasure of speaking at the 2018 Grantmakers for Education Conference in San Diego, California along with TPI’s Managing Partner, Leslie Pine. The theme of this year’s annual...
Collaboration a Central Theme at the 2018 Innovations in International Philanthropy Symposium Nov 15, 2018 Some of the best moments at conferences come from the unexpected conversations that take place in hallways, over coffee, or during a meal. You meet someone with a common interest, perhaps funding...
We Are the Elders Who Remain Nov 01, 2018 This has been a painful and trying week on many levels. I have seen many poignant reflections on feelings of grief, fear, and helplessness following the attack in Pittsburgh last weekend. In the face...
