Tag Archives: funders
CompassPoint and Meyer release Daring to Lead 2011
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services in California and the Meyer Foundation here in Washington have released a follow-up study report as part of their “Daring to Lead” series. This report raises some serious issues – issues that still amaze me that we … Continue reading
Filed under From the Field & In the Trenches
Opportunity to Discuss the “Starvation Cycle”
The Stanford Social Innovation Review and Bridgespan are again teaming up to continue the important conversation regarding the funding of “overhead” and other infrastructure costs at nonprofit organizations. (Remember my blog post from November, “Are You Starving?”) The groups will … Continue reading
Are you starving??
I know we are all very busy, but it’s important to take the time to read some of the really good research and commentary that’s out there. Organizations and individuals are putting out useful information and perspectives that can help … Continue reading
GEO asks, “Is grantmaking getting smarter?”
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations has released a survey of its members that explores philanthropic practice among its members. It points out some extrememly important issues, especially ones that surround the ongoing distance that exists between funders and nonprofit organizations. While … Continue reading
Filed under Philanthropy and Fundraising