Reflections on the Council on Foundations’ Investment Seminar
RE: Philanthropy
By David Janes
5/27/11
How can those charged with overseeing the investments of a foundation navigate the challenging investment climate, ensure they are meeting their fiduciary duty, and make investing relevant to the culture and mission of their organization? These essential questions were examined at the Council on Foundations’ [...]
Tue, May 31 2011 » Other » No Comments
Leaving the Silos Behind: The Need for True Collaboration Among Funders
RE: Philanthropy
By Carol Thompson Cole
5/26/11
Funders do a lot of talking about collaboration to their grantees, but few truly walk the walk. All issues and recommendations about collaboration focused on nonprofit service organizations can and should be applied to funders themselves. In a climate of constrained [...]
Fri, May 27 2011 » Other » No Comments
The Privilege of Eating Well
RE: Philanthropy
By Elaine Gast Fawcett
5/25/11
Why do we live in a world where it’s cheaper to buy Froot Loops than it is real fruit? This is one of my favorite questions posed by Josh Viertel, president of Slow Food USA. During a Council on Foundations webinar called Eat, Drink and Be Sustainable, [...]
Thu, May 26 2011 » Other » No Comments
I’ll Facebook You…
RE: Philanthropy
By Mark Carpenter
5/24/11
The Council on Foundations is undergoing a renewed effort to launch its Facebook page as a repository for blog posts, commentary, and valuable information about the sector and upcoming events. It will also be a place where members can tell their stories, ask questions, and discuss new, innovative ways of [...]
Wed, May 25 2011 » Other » No Comments
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