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Philanthropy Lessons: The Power Dynamic
Posted on November 6, 2015 by Jen Bokoff
This video from Exponent Philanthropy's 9-part Philanthropy Lessons series explores the dynamics of grantor/grantee relationship, and provides practical actions that family foundation staff can take to lessen the power differential between your foundation and your grantees… Read More
We Can’t Force Philanthropy to Talk About Power Dynamics, Can We?
Posted on November 6, 2015 by Jen Bokoff
As a sector, we embrace and use power every day, but we don’t talk about it. Why? Well, for one thing, the dynamics are challenging to discuss; power itself can never be eliminated. With increased awareness of power, however, conversations, relationships, and strategies can shift in surprising ways. Since power can be a touchy subject, I wanted to try to… Read More
Better Together: Realizing the Promise of Collaboration in Family Philanthropy
Posted on November 6, 2015 by Michael Moody
Unique challenges arise, and unique opportunities open up, when family donors get involved in collaborative work in philanthropy. This report explores those special challenges and opportunities, and offers a set of recommendations for how to realize the promise of working better together. The insights here are based primarily on in-depth dialogues about family philanthropy collaboration that occurred during the third… Read More
Foundations Can Get More Done by Giving Nonprofits More Power
Posted on October 23, 2015 by Kathleen Enright
For as long as foundations and individuals have given money to charitable causes, the power dynamic has been part of the equation. To many people, the idea that grant makers and nonprofits could work together on equal footing has seemed like a fairy tale, because one of them holds all the resources and decision-making power. In recent years, tension between… Read More
In Times of Growth: Planning for an Influx of Assets
Posted on October 9, 2015 by Elaine Gast Fawcett
An influx of assets is a powerful transition point in your philanthropy. With rising resources comes the budding potential to do more of what you’re already doing—or, perhaps, try something new. This Passages Issue Brief will help you plan now for growth tomorrow, and manage change if you’re in the midst of it today… Read More
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Adult Programs: Fourth Generation
Posted on September 28, 2015 by The Minneapolis Foundation
Open Road Alliance: Be Fearless spotlight story
Posted on September 17, 2015
Whatever the catastrophe, Open Road Alliance (ORA) stands ready to help, able to offer grants of up to $100,000—with decisions made within two to six weeks of applying. Their average grant is $76,000 and, since 2012, it has awarded $3.5 million to groups including the Global Press Institute and the Grameen Foundation. Read the full spotlight story here. This Spotlight… Read More
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Adult Programs: Next Gen Donor Institute
Posted on August 27, 2015 by Greater Houston Community Foundation
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Donor Handbook Example
Posted on July 28, 2015
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