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The CEP blog aims to offer a range of perspectives, experiences, and opinions related to effective philanthropic practice. We welcome submissions that address crucial issues facing individual and institutional donors and are not self-promotional in nature. The views expressed in these posts are not necessarily CEP’s own.
Ellie Buteau shares a data point from our “Room for Improvement” report about the tension between foundations’ information needs and those of the grantees they fund.
Jen Vorse Wilka introduces a video of a high school principal talking about his experience with the YouthTruth survey and how feedback he collected from his students has allowed him to alter the culture of learning at his school.
Phil Buchanan reviews a new internal working paper from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and discusses why distinctions in evaluation practices matter.
Mark Russell explains the theme and previews the agenda for CEP’s 2013 National Conference this May.
Phil Buchanan questions the assumption that a dependence on philanthropic funding is a detriment to grantees and a negative outcome for foundations.
Mark Russell expresses his excitment about the work philanthropy is undertaking in Detroit and explains the reasoning behind why it was chosen as CEP’s 2013 conference host city.
Chris McCrum of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation draws connections between leading staff and a shared experience from elementary school.
Guest authors Diana Davenport and John Craig discuss how The Commonwealth Fund has sought to improve their staff satisfaction through empowerment.
Guest author James R. Knickman shares his perspective on empowering employees at the New York State Health Foundation.
Grace Nicolette shares a data point about donor motivations relevant to the ongoing debate over the charitable tax deduction and the fiscal cliff.
Ellie Buteau introduces new research, drawn from our Staff Perception Report, that illuminates the keys to employee empowerment and satisfaction.
Kevin Bolduc concludes his series celebrating the 10th anniversary of our flagship assessment tool by announcing a new format and exhanced features for the Grantee Perception Report.
Kevin Bolduc continues his series at the 10-year anniversary of the GPR, explaining how both funders and CEP have used constituent feedback to improve their work.
Kevin Bolduc looks back at the origins of the Grantee Perception Report 10 years ago and thanks the funders who supported it from the beginning.
Guest author Cindy Gibson reflects on the danger of assuming data is an end in itself and offers suggestions on how to make the most of the wave of data currently being collected.
YouthTruth Executive Director Marny Sumrall applauds recent efforts to raise the profile of student feedback in education reform.
CEP Director of Talent & Administration Brian Hughes presents his approach for applying data to talent management.
Phil Buchanan shares insights on the importance of credible data and robust nonprofit performance management systems in light of the recent push for “big data.”
Senior Research Analyst Elizabeth Kelley offers points to consider when using individual program officer level feedback from grantees.
Guest author Linda Wood ruminates on the obstacles to getting grantees to use funding for leadership development.