Phil Buchanan opens the search for a director of communications and applauds the many accomplishments of current vice president-programming, communications, and developement Alyse d’Amico.
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Here’s Some Philanthropy Advice for Mark Zuckerberg
Phil Buchanan shares an op-ed by him and Stephen Heintz that offers four pieces of advice to Mark Zuckerberg and the other Giving Pledgers.
Introducing Guest Blogger Crystal Hayling
Phil Buchanan introduces Guest Blogger Crystal Hayling. Crystal is Former President and CEO of the Blue Shield of California Foundation and a member of the CEP Board of Directors. She is currently living in Singapore and is taking some time to write about – and reflect upon – philanthropy, social innovation, and international development.
Working with Grantees: Why Good Relationships Matter
Phil Buchanan argues that funders should work to strengthen their relationships with grantees. He draws on testimonials from two foundations leaders who see strong funder-grantee relationships as critical to having an impact in their fields.
Monitor Institute and CEP Join Forces to Scale Data Visualization Tool
Phil Buchanan announces CEP’s partnership with Monitor Institute to bring the Strategy Landscape Tool, a new data visualization tool, to the field of philanthropy.
“Open-Source Strategy” (Part 4): Foundation Strategy Development and the Perils of Isolation
“Foundations can’t develop good strategy with closed processes,” asserts Phil Buchanan. He poses four questions for foundation leaders to consider before seeking stakeholder feedback.
“Open-Source Strategy” (Part 3): Getting Burned by Openness
Phil Buchanan discusses the dangers of openness when developing strategy, but explains why he believes the risks are greatly outweighed by the rewards.
“Open-Source Strategy” (Part 2): The Benefits of Engagement
CEP’s strategic planning process has embraced opinions from over seventy staff members, advisors, and directors. Phil Buchanan explains the process and the philosophy behind this approach.
“Open-Source Strategy” (Part 1): Community Engagement and Building Take-Overs
Phil Buchanan shares lessons from a mentor’s strategic planning process and how it shaped his approach to strategy development.
Creative Destruction, Oversimplification, and Assessing Philanthropy
A Harvard Business Review article oversimplified the purpose and ignored the great accomplishments of the nonprofit sector, says Phil Buchanan.