Philanthropy is both my passion and profession. As a sector, philanthropic advising is quite dynamic, and over the course of my career, I have aspired to […]
I’m delighted to share the second video in Redefining Philanthropy in Practice and Profession, a new CivicAIM video series that features leaders who are at the […]
With a new year well underway and spring—hopefully soon—around the corner, I’m looking forward to emerging out of what some would consider a dark, cold time. […]
I hope this finds you, your organization, and your family well. Covid-19 has challenged each one of us in different ways, keeping us home to consider […]
As a philanthropy practitioner of color, I have had the privilege to take on and practice responsibility in being the voice for minorities that reflect my […]
This blog was originally posted on a collaborative partner, Foundation Innovation’s e-newsletter, and is reposted here with permission. Okay, spoiler alert, this blog is not about […]
Late last month I had the honor to moderate a panel of local nonprofit executives on diversity and inclusion practices within the organizations they lead. The […]
In an era of stringent cutbacks in state and federal assistance, thoughtful engagement in public policy is a critical tool for advancing (and sustaining!) mission-driven initiatives. […]
We all want data. It is a necessity for any grantmaking foundation, regardless of asset or staff size, to do its job effectively. Yet unfortunately, there […]
The number one question I hear grantmakers ask themselves time and time again is, “Are we making a difference?” This pinnacle inquiry often leads to a […]
The dog days of summer are approaching its end, and despite the hiatus from my blog, these past months have been anything but lazy! Summer, revered […]
The title of this month’s blog is indicative of the umbrella theme of this year’s Council on Foundation Annual Conference: The Future of Community. The quote […]
The Philanthropy Outlook With research projecting a rise of philanthropy upwards of 4.1 percent in 2016 and 4.3 percent in 2017, this increase in giving presents a remarkable opportunity to advance […]
Define & Refine Your Philanthropic Aim One of the greatest aspects of developing a philanthropic strategy is the sheer creativity and thoughtfulness injected into your aims […]
I am proud to announce the launch of CivicAIM, a philanthropy consulting practice. With emphasis squarely on supporting grantmakers – private and family foundations, funder collaboratives, […]