How does fear shape your decisions and strategy? This workshop will help identify the survival patterns that surface during periods of uncertainty and narrow what feels possible. Funders can learn to identify and shift these reflexes and use that awareness to move from coping to improving and transforming, and ultimately to creating the new. In this hands-on workshop, you will practice noticing how fear steers... Read More
This Intro to Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy program will build your confidence in pursuing new pathways in your philanthropy through experiential learning, skills practice, and hands-on work. It is designed to be a meaningful, transformative experience that could significantly shift your view of your role and work. Participants are asked to complete eight or more... Read More
This forum empowers foundation leaders with the insight, trusted peer network, and strategic clarity needed to strengthen and refine their Catalytic practice. Access the experience of peers and get coaching to uncover and discover your own creativity and resourcefulness. This is an ideal place to achieve breakthroughs to specific challenges and opportunities you face, test... Read More
How does fear shape your decisions and strategy? This workshop will help identify the survival patterns that surface during periods of uncertainty and narrow what feels possible. Funders can learn to identify and shift these reflexes and use that awareness to move from coping to improving and transforming, and ultimately to creating the new. In this hands-on workshop, you will practice noticing how fear steers... Read More
Exponent members will share experiences and tips for setting up a foundation’s first human resources and benefits systems, including selecting providers. The group will also discuss practical ways for a one-person staff to manage day-to-day finances, establish fiscal controls, communicate with grantees, board members, and investment advisors, maintain records, and navigate remote work. About this... Read More
Complimentary for Exponent Philanthropy members | $75 non-members As local challenges grow, philanthropy must act—mobilizing resources and using its voice alongside communities to address root causes and educate policymakers. Funders and donors of all types can play a pivotal role in policy, advocacy (not lobbying), and education to support their neighbors, nonprofit partners, and communities from rural to... Read More
Join us for this in-person opportunity to network, learn, and share with your fellow lean funders from across Boston and beyond! During this peer-facilitated gathering, discover what your colleagues are working on, explore opportunities to collaborate for greater impact, and seek input and advice from trusted colleagues on challenges you may be facing in your... Read More