Strategic Philanthropy: Maximizing Family Engagement and Social Impact January 4, 2008 By Visceral_Dev_Admin Many family foundations start out giving to causes based on trustees’ personal interests. As they grow, more family members with more interests become involved, making the giving more diffuse. Many assume that a scattered approach is the cost of involving family members—that in order to establish and maintain participation, family members must be allowed to … Continued
When Things Fall Apart: Building Organizational Strength of Humanitarian Aid Organizations January 2, 2008 By Visceral_Dev_Admin Humanitarian aid organizations (HAOs) constantly balance competing demands: developmental change with emergency relief; visible and immediate impact with long-term sustainability; and donor and media demands with the needs of the population. HAOs are usually the first on the scene in the wake of a disaster, and as more organizations enter the field and solicit public … Continued
Maximizing Foundation Effectiveness: Aligning Program Strategy, Organizational Capacity, Strategic Planning, and Performance Assessment to Achieve Success January 1, 2008 By Visceral_Dev_Admin Funders are increasingly being held to higher standards—by regulators and the general public. This paper is for funders interested in concrete strategies for developing effective grantmaking programs.
Ten Keys to Successful Strategic Planning for Nonprofit and Foundation Leaders January 1, 2004 By Visceral_Dev_Admin A successful plan is, by definition, a usable plan—one that informs the organization’s activities as well as its long-range view, and one that yields meaningful improvements in effectiveness, capacity, and relevance. Although the challenges of funding, governing, and managing each organization are unique, certain lessons apply across the board. The features of a good planning … Continued