David Trueblood, Author at The Center for Effective Philanthropy

Hard Facts: Data Tells an Unexpected Story in Boston
David Trueblood Vice President, Communications and Programming, Center for Effective Philanthropy

Dec 12, 2011 | Assessing Performance Assessing Performance, Assessing Performance Developing Strategy

The city of Boston stands as a gleaming example of the renewed and widespread appreciation for urban living. Its charms, after all, are abundant, from 18th century Beacon Hill streets to dynamic and diverse SOWA, the “new” South End. Plus it has been honored for its...

Evaluation Roundtable Study Highlights the Role of the CEO in Evaluation
David Trueblood Vice President, Communications and Programming, Center for Effective Philanthropy

Nov 16, 2011 | Guest Author Assessing Performance, Guest Author Guest Author

A report written by Elizabeth Heid Thompson and Patricia Patrizi (and currently available on the CEP website) explores the extent to which foundations evaluate the results of their work. An examination of 31 foundations that have demonstrated a commitment to...

Podcast Interview Explores Findings in CEP’s Recent State of Foundation Performance Assessment Report
David Trueblood Vice President, Communications and Programming, Center for Effective Philanthropy

Nov 7, 2011 | Assessing Performance Assessing Performance

A podcast interview with CEP President Phil Buchanan provides a timely take on the state of foundation assessment. The interview is conducted by Larry Blumenthal and Bill Silberg for Talking Philanthropy, a Foundation Center service. The conversation, available...

Unexpected Examples of the Very Real Power of Data and Analysis
David Trueblood Vice President, Communications and Programming, Center for Effective Philanthropy

Oct 26, 2011 | Assessing Performance Assessing Performance, Assessing Performance Developing Strategy

David Trueblood explores the links connecting baseball and Shakespeare with data and analysis.

The Power of Donor Feedback
David Trueblood Vice President, Communications and Programming, Center for Effective Philanthropy

Sep 28, 2011 | Constituent Feedback Assessment Tools, Constituent Feedback Constituent Feedback

David Trueblood writes about the power of feedback and the role of the Donor Perception Report in bulding relationships with foundation donors.

A CEP Advisory Board Member Weighs In
David Trueblood Vice President, Communications and Programming, Center for Effective Philanthropy

Sep 26, 2011 | Developing Strategy Developing Strategy

CEP Advisory Board Member Alicia Philipp weighs in on a research report focused on strategy at community foundations.

Two Personal Takes: Accountability and the Issue of Diversity
An-Li Herring Former Analyst, YouthTruth
Liz Kelley Sohn Manager, Assessment and Advisory Services, CEP
David Trueblood Vice President, Communications and Programming, Center for Effective Philanthropy

Sep 2, 2011 | Assessing Performance Assessing Performance

Leaders from philanthropy and the nonprofit sector have been invited to CEP from time to time to talk about a wide range of issues. Here, two staff members reflect on conversations with Beth Smith of the Hyams Foundation and Allen Grossman of Harvard Business School.

The Case for Looking at More Than Just Test Scores
David Trueblood Vice President, Communications and Programming, Center for Effective Philanthropy

Aug 10, 2011 | Assessing Performance Assessing Performance, Assessing Performance YouthTruth

In an Atlanta Journal-Constitution op ed, Phil Buchanan, Fay Twersky, and Valerie Threlfall argue for listening to students to find out what’s really going on in schools.