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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.
Alyse d’Amico, vice president—programming, communications, and development, highlights a video interview of Chris Kabel, one of the five exemplar program officers profiled in CEP’s research publication “Working with Grantees”.
Guest blogger Linda Wood of the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund explores the power of truth-telling in philanthropy.
Kevin Bolduc introduces guest blogger, Linda Wood, senior director, leadership and grantmaking at the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund.
Phil Buchanan shares a favorite excerpt from the Monitor Institute report “What’s Next for Philanthropy.”
Phil Buchanan recommends two reports on the philanthropic sector and suggests them as reading material for foundation board meetings.
Phil Buchanan explains why CEP, which is focused on improving funder effectiveness, is surveying high school students about their educational experiences.
Phil Buchanan writes about stakeholder engagement and YouthTruth, CEP’s project to help funders better understand the experience of their beneficiaries.
Phil Buchanan reviews Grantmakers for Effective Organizations’ guide for stakeholder engagement.
Phil Buchanan takes on the “business-to-the-rescue” attitude of the media and Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Senior Research Analyst Andrea Brock reviews a recent Atlantic Philanthropies report, noting it is “inspiring” but could urge donors to give in a more thoughtful way.
Writing about the BP oil spill, Phil Buchanan raises four thought-provoking questions for nonprofit leaders.
CEP’s research shows that while many grantees have experienced poor communication and little help from their funders during the economic downturn, some funders did more than others. The Cleveland Foundation was one of them. In this interview, Senior Research Writer Judith Ross asked its leaders what they did.
Phil Buchanan blogs about CEP’s market assessment survey, noting that while CEP’s work has made important inroads, there is much work to do when it comes to foundation performance assessment.
Sindhu Knotz and Mishan Araujo discuss social justice funders in a post inspired by a session at 2010 Council on Foundations annual conference.
Kathleen Enright, president and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, offers steps all funders can take to benefit their grantees, regardless of the funder’s goals or strategies.
Kathleen Enright, president and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, shares her thoughts on whether or not funders should be problem solvers or social investors.
Kathleen Enright, president and CEO of Grantmaker’s for Effective Organizations (GEO), tackles the concept of philanthropic empathy.
Phil Buchanan introduces guest blogger Kathleen Enright, president and CEO of Grantmakers for Effective Organizations.
Vice President—Research Ellie Buteau, PhD introduces CEP’s latest research publication on foundation-grantee relationships, “Working with Grantees.”
Phil Buchanan offers a preview of “Working with Grantees” and explains why CEP selected five exemplar program officers to highlight in the report.