Kevin Bolduc presents data from CEP’s Donor Perception Report on the importance of social networks to this foundation constituency.
Data Point: Importance of Social Networks to Donors
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Programming and Communications
Michael J. Fox: Getting Results By Going the Unconventional Way
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research co-founders Michael J. Fox and Debi Brooks discuss the challenges and surprises they experienced creating a major new medical research foundation.
The Most Important Topic We Never Talk About: Exit Strategies
Philanthropy is about beginnings - new ideas, new projects, new awards, and new initiatives. Foundation program staff are attracted to philanthropic jobs because of the opportunity to start projects that will make a difference in people’s lives. To the...
Michael J. Fox to Speak at Center for Effective Philanthropy’s May 10-11 Conference
Alyse d’Amico announces that Michael J. Fox will speak at CEP’s May 10-11 conference for foundation leaders in Boston.
Not Your Typical Meeting
Kacie Sherman announces that only fifty seats remain for CEP’s 2011 conference and introduces a new video by Phil Buchanan, sharing details from the agenda.
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.
CEP Conference To Unveil New Research on Community Foundation Strategy
Ellie Buteau shares the many ways that CEP’s 2011 conference will be featuring community foundations, including new CEP research on community foundation strategy.
Early Bird Rates End February 1 for CEP’s 2011 Conference
Alyse d’Amico announces Harvard Business School professor Linda A. Hill’s participation in CEP’s 2011 conference and reminds readers of the upcoming early bird registration deadline.
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.
CEP’s 2011 Conference: Learning from the Veterans and the New Players
Jeff Raikes and Christine DeVita will be sharing stories of foundation goals and strategies at CEP’s 2011 conference. Phil Buchanan introduces them and highlights the Wallace Foundation’s just-released public performance scorecard.