We do a lot of our ‘business stuff’ before the meetings start. For example, we created our first conflict of interest statement in advance of the meeting and sent it to all trustees to review and approve. By the time the board meeting came, we were ready to pass a resolution on our new policy. Read More
It’s amazing what can happen when you actually listen to people. Read More
I meet monthly for coffee with a group of other philanthropic leaders in the community. We talk about capacity building and leadership—what we’re learning and concerns in the community. We’re dealing with vexing issues, and building a network is helpful. Read More
It’s important to remember that, ultimately, our success as grantmakers is dependent on our grantees’ success. If we can improve our process, we’re contributing to their effectiveness as well as our own. Read More