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Key Questions for Collaborators

October 21, 2013 Hanh Le / Grantmaking

About two-thirds of Exponent Philanthropy’s members tell us they collaborate with others to learn, strategize, and/or fund together. buy tizanidine online stmu.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jpg/tizanidine.html no prescription pharmacy Members also rank collaboration near the top of topics about which they want to learn more. Earlier this month, I facilitated a strategy salon on collaboration. buy wellbutrin online stmu.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/jpg/wellbutrin.html... Read More

Just Say No to the Dog and Pony Show…and Other Advice on International Site Visits

May 16, 2013 Rachel Humphrey / Grantmaking

Take Oprah’s visit to a slum in Mumbai. One can assume that Oprah had positive intentions in her visit, yet, when the piece aired, a palpable tone of judgment and comparison to her reality offended many. When she asked a family about its small home—“I don’t mean to be offensive, but does it feel crowded?... Read More

Creating Fair, Equitable Relationships in International Grantmaking

March 26, 2013 Rachel Humphrey / Grantmaking

The right question is not “What can I do for you?” It is “What can I do with you?” When I worked at the Global Fund for Women (GFW), one of our mantras was, “How we do our work is as important as what we do.” This resulted in a grantmaking program that very deliberately trusted and respected grantees’... Read More

Small Foundations Embrace Advocacy to Catalyze Change

March 5, 2013 Exponent Philanthropy / Grantmaking, Leadership

This post, based on research by Exponent Philanthropy Senior Program Director Andy Carroll, was originally featured on the Bolder Advocacy blog. An initiative of the Alliance for Justice, Bolder Advocacy equips nonprofits and foundations with the knowledge and tools to advocate effectively. People who believe in advocacy as a strategy for change wonder: “How can we encourage more foundations to... Read More

12 Ways to Help Grantees Use Volunteers

February 28, 2013 Exponent Philanthropy / Grantmaking

As small foundations, we are always looking for leverage. Where and how can we invest our assets in ways that will produce the best returns? Will organizations we funded in the past survive these times of shrinking resources and growing needs? We must encourage and support our grantees as they reimagine how to accomplish their... Read More

Why Do We Call Ourselves Grantmakers?

February 13, 2013 Janis Reischmann / Grantmaking, Leadership

I recently returned to a favorite publication of mine—Small Can Be Effective by Paul Ylvisaker, published first in 1989. I remember thinking it was thoughtful and relevant years ago, and I was particularly taken this time by the discussion of the five roles of small foundations. One of the things that struck me was the... Read More

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Key Questions for Collaborators

Just Say No to the Dog and Pony Show…and Other Advice on International Site Visits

Creating Fair, Equitable Relationships in International Grantmaking

Small Foundations Embrace Advocacy to Catalyze Change

12 Ways to Help Grantees Use Volunteers

Why Do We Call Ourselves Grantmakers?

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