In my 25 years of working in the philanthropy sector, I’ve developed an approach to grantmaking that gives us and our clients confidence. And from feedback we’ve received from charities, they appreciate it too. Underlying everything is the belief that all of us – both those who are seeking funding, and those who are giving – are united in a … Read More
Developing community in philanthropy
Leadership guru Margaret J. Wheatley is an academic and researcher on organizational development who made an impact on me during my DLd studies. Her book, Finding Our Way: Leadership for an Uncertain Time, introduces a framework for the development of authentic communities of praxis in which members grow in confidence and impact as they journey together. She encourages leaders to … Read More
Introducing the Stronger Philanthropy Community App
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Announcing Stronger Philanthropy’s virtual community!
One of the benefits coming out of the pandemic is the time and space to reassess the status quo, and reimagine a better way to achieve one’s mission. At Stronger Philanthropy, we continue to do just that. Our mission is to empower generous families in smart giving for strategic projects aligned to their passions. Generous families need effective, healthy charities … Read More
Let go of anxiety, meet with others virtually
The current pandemic has caught many of us by surprise. Unexpectedly housebound, many are wondering what’s next. One simple suggestion is to let go of anxiety as a few of us meet up with our friend Christa Hesselink at SoulPlay. She states, If you’re looking for a simple way to slow down, re-calibrate, re-group, get centered, pray, breath deep, be … Read More