Topic: Board decision-making - Page 7

Fist to Five Voting and Consensus

Posted on September 13, 2016

Fist to Five is quality voting. It has the elements of consensus built in and can prepare groups to transition into consensus if they wish. Most people are accustomed to the simplicity of “yes” and “no” voting rather than the complex and more community-oriented consensus method of decision making. Fist to Five introduces the element of the quality of the… Read More

Diverse and Dispersed: Managing a Far-Flung Family

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Berit Ashla, Kelly D. Nowlin, Lisa Parker

In our increasingly mobile society, family philanthropies once defined by their proximity now encounter a new obstacle: geography. How does geography affect a philanthropy’s mission? How do you keep the family and the philanthropy together? And how do families take advantage of diverse perspectives on key issues within the family?… Read More

Is your organization prepared for the unexpected?

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Open Road Alliance

Five questions about risk that every foundation leader should ask, prepared by the Open Road Alliance… Read More

Risk in family philanthropy: An annotated diagram and framework for boards

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Tony Macklin

An annotated framework of the five most common types of risk, adapted from the NCFP Passages Issue Brief, Expanding your comfort zone: A window into risk in family philanthropy… Read More

Scenario and Contingency Planning in Philanthropy

Posted on May 5, 2016 by The Bridgespan Group

Scenario and contingency planning help nonprofit leaders plan for and react to opportunities and challenges that may arise over a given time frame. They enable nonprofits to ask and answer the question, "What would we do if…?" for a variety of circumstances, taking time to consider strategic implications, identify and weigh options, and agree on trade-offs… Read More

Expanding Your Comfort Zone: A Window Into Risk in Family Philanthropy

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Tony Macklin

Philanthropy is often described as society’s “risk capital.” Our generosity can support causes and ideas that business and government agencies cannot or will not. We can use our resources to inspire new ideas, challenge existing thinking, or continue supporting an organization when others won’t. … Read More

Philanthropy Lessons: Risk and Mistakes

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Exponent Philanthropy

Effective philanthropy is a learning process that develops through experimentation. To be successful, we must take risks, support new ideas, acknowledge our mistakes, share experiences, and learn from one another… Read More

The Noyce Foundation Story, 1990–2015: Achieving High Impact With Low Overhead

Posted on March 1, 2016 by The Noyce Foundation

The Noyce Foundation was established in 1990 by the family of the late physicist, inventor, and computer industry pioneer Dr. Robert N. Noyce, co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel, and co-inventor of the integrated circuit, better known as the microchip. … Read More

How long should a foundation keep grantee reports?

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Andras Kosaras, James P. Joseph

Are there legal requirements, IRS or other, for foundations regarding receiving and retaining paperwork from grantees that documents how grant dollars were spent? A good rule of thumb is to keep grant materials for seven years. We suggest four years at a minimum. The IRS audit statute of limitations is three years. So, it is important to keep grant materials… Read More

Are there any lobbying red flags to look out for in final grantee reports to our foundation?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Andras Kosaras, James P. Joseph

Are there any lobbying red flags to look out for in final grantee reports to our foundation? The foundation should look at grantee reports for lobbying flags or electioneering flags. If grantees are not following the rules it is better to know sooner rather than later. This way it can be corrected going forward. For more information, see The Rules… Read More

Fist to Five Voting and Consensus

Board decision-making

Fist to Five Voting and Consensus

Posted on September 13, 2016

Diverse and Dispersed: Managing a Far-Flung Family

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Berit Ashla, Kelly D. Nowlin, Lisa Parker

Is your organization prepared for the unexpected?

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Open Road Alliance

Risk in family philanthropy: An annotated diagram and framework for boards

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Tony Macklin

Scenario and Contingency Planning in Philanthropy

Posted on May 5, 2016 by The Bridgespan Group

Expanding Your Comfort Zone: A Window Into Risk in Family Philanthropy

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Tony Macklin

Philanthropy Lessons: Risk and Mistakes

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Exponent Philanthropy

The Noyce Foundation Story, 1990–2015: Achieving High Impact With Low Overhead

Posted on March 1, 2016 by The Noyce Foundation

How long should a foundation keep grantee reports?

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Andras Kosaras, James P. Joseph

Are there any lobbying red flags to look out for in final grantee reports to our foundation?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Andras Kosaras, James P. Joseph

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