Resources

Topic: “Leadership”

Essentials
Spring 2023: Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy

August 29, 2023 Serenity Greenfield / Advocacy, Boards and Governance, Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy, Impact and Evaluation, Leadership

Our highly-rated publication for members provides a wealth of information and inspiration in one easy read. In this issue: A Call for Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy Getting Out Into the Community: Start Identifying Gaps and Leveraging Points for Change The Value of Focusing Your Giving My Family’s Foundation Entered the Policy Arena, and We’re Not... Read More

Partnerships Equal More Impact

August 21, 2023 Jeffrey M. Glebocki Betsy McFarland / Leadership

When lean funders combine their grantmaking, influence, and passion, they have more impact than either could individually. The Leighty Foundation (Juneau, AK) and the Lodestar Foundation (Phoenix, AZ) both believe that strategic volunteer engagement can advance the missions of funders and their grant partners. Volunteers are often the first to respond to pressing community needs.... Read More

8 Podcast Episodes for Anyone Who Works in Philanthropy

June 28, 2023 Hannah Smith / Leadership

During the pandemic, I dove headfirst into the great wide world of podcasts. Since then, I’ve listened to tens of thousands of hours across a variety of subjects. Here are 8 thought-provoking episodes I think would benefit anyone working in philanthropy. What are your favorite podcasts and podcast episodes? Please let us know in the... Read More

Power Sharing for Systems Change

March 21, 2023 Pat Sauer / Family Philanthropy, Leadership, Racial Equity

The Sauer Family Foundation invests in strengthening the well-being of children so they thrive in their families and communities in Minnesota. After the events at George Floyd Square unfolded not far from our office and home, we decided there was no better time to bring a larger influx of our resources to bear for children... Read More

Planting Seeds for Organizational Financial Health and Independence

October 7, 2022 Clare Golla, CFP® / Leadership

Over the past few years throughout the social sector, we’ve witnessed an unprecedented number of what many have termed, transformational gifts. These contributions span widely. Depending on the size of the recipient organization, they range from tens of thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars across a broad range of institutions and issues. However, their... Read More

2022 Outsized Impact Award Finalists

September 6, 2022 Exponent Philanthropy / Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy, Leadership

The Outsized Impact Award honors an individual at an Exponent Philanthropy member organization whose style of philanthropy is achieving outsized (or greater than expected) impact. Read the wonderful stories of the 2022 finalists. Danyelle O’HaraMortenson Family Foundation (Minneapolis, Minnesota) As the community relationship officer at the Mortenson Family Foundation, Danyelle O’Hara is centering community in the foundation’s decision-making. Danyelle... Read More