Collaborative Grantmaking: Rethinking How to Assess Impact
Traditionally, we think of impact as, “For X cost, the organization will serve Y number of people in Z amount [...]
Grantmaking: What’s Participation Got to Do with It?
In philanthropy, unlike democracy, there is often no way for people to participate–to share what they think or to influence [...]
Good, Better, Best: How to Become a Tech-Powered Nonprofit
Nonprofits operate on trust. To thrive in today’s philanthropic environment, nonprofits must demonstrate to donors and community stakeholders that their [...]
Chasing Sasquatch: Assessing Your Organization’s Marketing Maturity
How do you know that your marketing strategy is effective? No matter the size of your organization or the scope [...]
Workplace Wellbeing in a Post-Pandemic World
The shift to remote work post-pandemic has caused many employees to feel stressed, burnt out, and out of control of [...]
6 Ways Nonprofit Professionals Can Conquer Post-Pandemic Workplace Stress
You’re in year three of a challenge you initially thought would be resolved in two weeks. And even as we [...]
How Grantmakers Can Improve Collaboration Through Empathy and Experimentation
Years ago, I worked on a project where I was hired to interview about 75 different foundations in one state. [...]
How Grantmakers Can Support Nonprofit Infrastructure Needs: A Conversation with Chantal Forster
For decades, “infrastructure” referred to the physical and tangible needs of a business or a community. The buildings we work [...]
3 Focus Areas for Grantmakers Incorporating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Many funders have made a real effort to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their grantmaking practices, but how [...]
How Your Organization’s Charitable Arm Can Manage Restricted Funds to Grow Your Stewardship
Imagine starting a road trip and not knowing how much gas you had in the tank. You might be able [...]