Do Foundations Have Bad Habits?

James Canales, CEO of the James Irvine Foundation, has an opinion piece in the Chronicle of Philanthropy on the bad habits of foundations (subscription required). He cautions against "the occupational hazards of insularity, complacency, and arrogance," noting that the best antidote "is to remain vigilant about how our behavior can be read and might even [...]

Philanthropy as Art and Science

Music as a metaphor for philanthropy

Measuring Resident Engagement

Brief overview of new guide on resident engagement

New Blog

I've just launched my consulting website and will try my hand at blogging about once a week.  I'll be tracking news and resources in meaningful giving and achieving community results and likely reflecting on the work I'm doing. I'd love to hear your feedback on things you agree or disagree with!