trust-based philanthropy

Folly #74: Fear

Getting comfortable with feeling discomfort.

Nov 8, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #69: Outcomes

Metrics that overwhelm.

Sep 27, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #68: A Tale of Two Transitions

Replacing a beloved executive director doesn't have to be painful.

Sep 20, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #58: Healthy Expectations

One funder's great guidelines, timeline and communication.

May 31, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #57: A Common Grant Application

The only six questions funders really need to ask.

May 24, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

An Interview with Elizabeth Warner

On the flip side: public foundations see both sides of fundraising.

Nov 17, 2023 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #34: Going it Alone

Funders join consortiums. Do nonprofits?

Oct 20, 2023 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #28: Painful Budgets

Why do funders try to control spending?

Aug 4, 2023 •

Melanie Hamburger

An Interview with Wendy Millet

Changing systems and supply chains to create impact.

Jun 16, 2023 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #22: Great Grantmaking

Celebrating funders who are doing it right.

Jun 2, 2023 •

Melanie Hamburger

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