Phil Buchanan lists the bad habits that hinder the effectivness of foundation governance.
The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Foundation Boards
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Administration
To Judge or Not to Judge: The Brainstorming Myth
Phil Buchanan reflects on the limits of brainstorming after having his assumptions challenged by a recent article from the New Yorker by Jonah Lehrer.
M. Christine DeVita, President of The Wallace Foundation, Joins the Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Board of Directors
Alyse d’Amico welcomes M. Christine DeVita, president of The Wallace Foundation, to CEP’s Board of Directors.
The Plan for CEP 2011-2014
Phil Buchanan introduces CEP’s strategic plan for the next four years and highlights new initiatives that CEP will undertake.
Former CEP Staff Member Ron Ragin Featured in Grammy-Winning Song
Alyse d’Amico celebrates a former CEP staff member’s role in a Grammy-winning vocal arrangement.
Organizational Changes at CEP
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.
Déjà Vu (or 1969) All over Again?
Joel Orosz draws connections between current political leanings and historical examples of populist criticism of foundations.
Philanthropy and the Social Contract: What Comes Next
Georgia Levenson Keohane asks, “Just what kind of society do we want to live in? What is the role of government? Of markets? And can philanthropy fill in the gaps?”