Phil Buchanan offers a preview of “Working with Grantees” and explains why CEP selected five exemplar program officers to highlight in the report.
By Phil Buchanan
Crystal Hayling Reminds Us of 5 Things We Know, But Keep Forgetting
Phil Buchanan shares excerpts from Crystal Hayling’s speech to the Association of Black Foundation Executives, calling it “one of the best talks on philanthropy” he has ever heard.
Should Grant Makers Embrace Experts’ Advice? It Depends
Alyse d’Amico shares an op-ed by Phil Buchanan and Ellie Buteau that cautions against new philanthropic formulas and advocates for decision making that is informed by rigorous thought and research.
Jim Canales to Address Overall Foundation Performance Assessment as CEP Guest Blogger
Phil Buchanan introduces guest blogger Jim Canales, CEO of the James Irvine Foundation.
Has Anything Really Changed in Philanthropy?
Phil Buchanan asks what has changed in philanthropy since GEO’s first conference in 2002, and suggests that though many areas have had dramatic change and progress, the answer to his question is more ambiguous than he would have hoped.
Foundations, Obama, and Independence
Phil Buchanan asks readers to think critically about partnerships between foundations and government.
Introducing Guest Blogger Joel Orosz
Phil Buchanan introduces guest blogger Joel Orosz, PhD, distinguished professor of philanthropic studies at the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University.
Some New Trousers for Foundations, with Glass Pockets
Phil Buchanan applauds Foundation Center’s new website, www.glasspockets.com, which aims to “bring transparency to the world of foundations.”