A roundup of timely insight from the grantmaking community and beyond. “Most of us take the majority of gatherings for granted. We’ve relegated the function of the convener into a logistical job. When you realize that gathering is a form of strategy, and is a form of culture change, then you also realize that we often start with the wrong questions,...

In this two-part series, learn how PEAK Grantmaking members are turning talk into action to achieve more equitable grantmaking practices. In Part 1, we explored transparent processes and decision making. Here, we’ll consider the connections between equity and responsive risk management practices. Philanthropy has seen a surge of interest in racial...

In this two-part series, learn how PEAK Grantmaking members are turning talk into action to achieve more equitable grantmaking practices. Here, we consider the issues of transparent processes and decision making; Part 2 explores the connections between equity and responsible risk management practices. Philanthropy has seen a surge of interest in racial...

Leadership is fundamentally about your effect on others. Which is why getting great at managing up (and out) is one of my very top suggestions for how to prepare yourself for future leadership roles. In my experience, most people are good at analyzing the effect others have on them. It takes a lot more intentional effort to understand what effect you...

This post is sponsored by Submittable. Research shows that a more inclusive workplace offers a wide range of benefits to professional teams. Working in a diverse setting helps people learn from each other, become better communicators, increase their social awareness, and develop higher levels of creativity. Because having a variety of perspectives...

A roundup of timely insight from the grantmaking community and beyond. “Do we really want the political debate in this country to unfold as if there were only two sectors – business and government?”  [more] —Phil Buchanan, Center for Effective Philanthropy 

“If you can’t name it, you can’t address it. We must actively name and refuse to accept...