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“…what a deep well of knowledge and experience you brought to the room. We are all much clearer on next steps and excited to move forward.”
– Executive Director, Family Foundation
Our client had evidence that their grants had led to major policy changes and benefits for communities, but they wanted to know more - to learn and adjust.
Recently we witnessed a grant application from a small charter elementary school in an economically struggling port city spark a private foundation board’s enthusiasm in an unusual way.
A field-building approach helped the Rudolph Family Fund achieve greater strategic clarity and increased impact.
A regional environment funder conducts research and consults with an advisory board to help conserve more land at a faster rate.
Good decisions are made in an atmosphere of trust, transparency, and respect. How does a foundation board create that atmosphere when its members are geographically dispersed and very busy? Consider these three ways to build rapport in virtual board meetings - read more
Nonprofit organizations can serve as an effective bridge between workers and employers, offering essential resources to both access and sustain employment. We’re interested in hearing about how you do it. Join us! read more
Traditions are an important ingredient of a healthy organizational culture. Our favorite foundation meetings balance the often hurried and transactional work of governance with small traditions in opening and closing each board meeting. read more
Three key ideas funders should consider when evaluating the strength of a nonprofit social enterprise. read more
