Phil Buchanan introduces guest blogger Ron Ragin. Ron is a former CEP research analyst and a current associate program officer at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.
Introducing Guest Blogger Ron Ragin
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By Phil Buchanan
Getting Over Our Identity Crisis
Phil Buchanan takes issue with Hildy Gottlieb’s proposal for renaming the nonprofit sector, saying “…being nonprofit matters, and we shouldn’t deemphasize that by avoiding the term.”
No More Messing Around Like We Have Been: A Thank You to a Crusader for Better Philanthropy
Phil Buchanan pays homage to Joel Orosz, retiring professor of philanthropic studies at Grand Valley State University, who has worked tirelessly to foster greater professionalism in the field of philanthropy and has good-naturedly improved the sector in marked ways.
Report Watch: Rejecting False Dichotomies
Phil Buchanan shares a favorite excerpt from the Monitor Institute report “What’s Next for Philanthropy.”
Report Watch: The Future of Philanthropy (and Your Next Board Meeting)
Phil Buchanan recommends two reports on the philanthropic sector and suggests them as reading material for foundation board meetings.
Education Funders: Step Up and Hear from Those You Seek to Help
Phil Buchanan explains why CEP, which is focused on improving funder effectiveness, is surveying high school students about their educational experiences.
Those Who Should Matter Most
Phil Buchanan writes about stakeholder engagement and YouthTruth, CEP’s project to help funders better understand the experience of their beneficiaries.
Report Watch: Engaging Stakeholders
Phil Buchanan reviews Grantmakers for Effective Organizations’ guide for stakeholder engagement.
Wall Street Saves the World!
Phil Buchanan takes on the “business-to-the-rescue” attitude of the media and Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg.
BP Oil Spill: A Cautionary Tale on Blurring of Sector Boundaries?
Writing about the BP oil spill, Phil Buchanan raises four thought-provoking questions for nonprofit leaders.