Here’s a thought…how about scheduling your next meeting for a stroll on the local hiking trail? Read about the conversations Janis Reischmann had with colleagues while hiking.
Planning a Meeting? Ditch the Conference Room and Hit the Trail
What Grantmakers Can Do to Help Nonprofits Thrive
Are there creative solutions gratmakers can and should incorporate into their work to help nonprofits thrive? Read Phil Buchanan’s April 2, 2019 Opinion piece for the Chronicle of Philanthropy to learn his ideas based on research for his latest book, Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count.
The Foellinger Foundation Introduces a New Evaluation System
The Indiana based Foellinger Foundation redesigned their evaluation system to better align with the outputs and outcomes measured and reported by their grantees. More food for thought. What is your reaction to this work? Have you been involved in a similar project? If so, tell us about it.
Time to Reboot Grantmaking
A redefined grant making pyramid used by the Ford Foundation that focuses first and foremost on building foundational capabilities. Good food for thought. This article originally appeared on the Stanford Social Innovation Review website, June 27, 2017.
Which Comes First? Procrastination or Fear?
A Modern Day Definition of Poverty is Eye Opening
Half of Dallas households are struggling to make ends meet according to United Way’s newly released ALICE report.