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Nurturing Relationships with Transparency

September 28, 2017 | Richard Russell, Richard Woo

Transparency is a powerful force when used appropriately. The trick is deciding what is “appropriate” across a wide range of contacts and interactions. In our prior blog posts, we shared our experience cultivating transparency through the lens of finding balance and sharing knowledge. This time around, we want to concentrate on ways to harness transparency for mutual benefit. Read More

Blog | Voices from the Field

6 Ways Family Foundations Can Make a Difference in Immigrant and Refugee Lives

September 27, 2017 | Naomi Polin

With all the changes in the political climate over the past year, I’ve been especially concerned for immigrants and refugees. Many families in my city and community have been affected by the new executive orders and administrative actions, and I’ve read stories about many others across the country that are at risk. Read More

Blog | Voices from the Field

Four Steps to Greater Impact for Your Family Foundation

September 26, 2017 | Beth Suarez

We recognize the vital role foundations of all types play in philanthropy, and we embrace the diversity that exists across the foundation community. However, we also see how inconsistent grantmaking practices can place a burden on grantseekers and affect the impact of both foundations and the nonprofits they fund. Read More

Blog | Featured Article

Speech to United States Conference of Mayors

September 14, 2017 | La June Montgomery Tabron

W.K. Kellogg Foundation President and CEO La June Montgomery Tabron delivered the following speech on The Kellogg Foundation’s framework for Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT). This framework can help drive cities and communities forward and it will support the comprehensive equity agenda that the United States Conference of Mayors created. Read More

Events & Webinars | Webinars

The First Year in the Life of a New Executive Director

September 14, 2017 | Adam Simon, John Hicks, Laura McCargar, Sharmila Rao Thakkar

How can your board develop a transition plan to maximize your new or incoming executive director’s prospects for success? What is the board and board chair’s role in orienting the new CEO? What tips do successful freshman CEO’s have for developing strong board/staff relations; setting boundaries; learning more about the community and causes served by the foundation; and understanding and Read More

Blog | From NCFP

Renewal and the Healthy Family Foundation

August 31, 2017 | Virginia M. Esposito

How does the “B+” or even the “A+” organization stay that way, vigorously committed to the revitalizing promise of renewal? And what can members of newer family foundations learn from those who have successfully been meeting these challenges? Read More

Blog | Voices from the Field

You Can’t Fund Equity Without Sweat Equity

August 24, 2017 | Zarina Parpia, Lenore Hanisch

Whether you are explicitly focused on social or economic justice, or if you focus on education, community development, the arts, or the environment, we at Quixote think applying an equity lens to your work is one of the most timely and mutually beneficial paths a funder can take. Read More

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Bringing Youth Philanthropy Home

August 22, 2017 | Sammie Holzwarth

In 2015, Foundant partnered with Youth Philanthropy Connect on their trip across the United States as they hosted gatherings of youth philanthropists. This trip opened their eyes to the potential for success a program like this could have in their own community in Bozeman, Montana. Read More

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A Compass Only Works when You Trust It

August 17, 2017 | Henry Berman

Like a compass, values guide us toward decisions that align with who we are. But a compass only works when you trust it. When you find yourself surrounded by disruptive activities, I encourage you to call on your values and find direction in them. Read More

Blog | Voices from the Field

Three Things That Local Organizations Know but Foundations Often Miss

August 15, 2017 | Kris Putnam-Walkerly

These aren’t aspects of success that you can measure with metrics or data, and they are things that many funders often either take for granted or completely overlook. Yet, when they are present, they make a night-and-day difference in effectiveness. Read More

Nurturing Relationships with Transparency

1873 Results for “community”

Nurturing Relationships with Transparency

6 Ways Family Foundations Can Make a Difference in Immigrant and Refugee Lives

Four Steps to Greater Impact for Your Family Foundation

Speech to United States Conference of Mayors

The First Year in the Life of a New Executive Director

Renewal and the Healthy Family Foundation

You Can’t Fund Equity Without Sweat Equity

Bringing Youth Philanthropy Home

A Compass Only Works when You Trust It

Three Things That Local Organizations Know but Foundations Often Miss

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