Speaking Engagement

In a moment of political turmoil and concern about inequality, some have argued that philanthropy just perpetuates a broken system. Others have argued that the nonprofits philanthropy supports are largely ineffectual, lacking in the “discipline” and “performance-orientation” of business. But, argues Phil Buchanan, author of Giving Done Right: Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count,...

Individual donors are the largest source of philanthropic support for nonprofits, and as giving among small- and medium-gift donors declines, major donors are becoming even more important. To be most helpful to nonprofits, major donors should consider what these organizations and their leaders most need. In this program, we’ll share nonprofit leaders’ perspectives on what...

Supporting the whole nonprofit and research careers in the sector with Ellie Buteau, Ph.D., Vice President of Research, CEP Abstract: Over the years, a number of philanthropy serving organizations have advocated for increased provision of general operating support (GOS). The Center for Effective Philanthropy has conducted a few research projects on this topic, most recently in...

Kindly note that this is a closed, private event. If you are an institutional or philanthropic donor or a key advisor to a principal philanthropist, and are interested in joining our network, please feel free to reach out to us directly at apunjani@pearlinitiative.org Phil Buchanan is the president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) and...

Interconnected: Effecting Positive Change Together As practitioners in philanthropy, we are inherently connected. We are tied together by a shared love of humanity, a desire to contribute to lasting positive change, and by our common experience of what is happening in the world around us. The past three years have presented challenge after challenge, highlighting...

This fall, Philanthropy Ohio will convene its first in-person conference in three years, bringing together colleagues from around the state in Cleveland to connect with one another, build skills as leaders and strengthen this network of funder peers. Philanthropy Forward ’22 will examine the shifts in our world and sector over the last two years...

How can we translate our commitment to courageous leadership into brave actions? How can philanthropy take its work to the next level to realize our vision of a just and equitable South? These questions lie at the heart of Philanthropy Southeast's 2022 Annual Meeting – Bold Moves: Building a Brighter Future. This November, we will come...

How can philanthropy redistribute power to advance equity in our sector, organizations, and communities? How can funders and nonprofits build authentic and mutually accountable relationships that center trust to achieve greater success? Join us for a timely conversation about promising practices to shift power dynamics in the philanthropic world, moderated by Grace Nicolette, Vice President...