unrestricted funding

Folly #79: Holidays

Finding celebration.

Dec 20, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #76: Giving Annually

Make it monthly on Giving Tuesday.

Nov 29, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #74: Fear

Getting comfortable with feeling discomfort.

Nov 8, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #73: 100% Board Giving

Leverage your board to inspire year-end generosity.

Nov 1, 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 #61: Feedback

What a simple question – How are you doing? – can tell funders.

Jun 21, 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

Folly #55: Diversified Revenue

Will you play Frogger or Legos?

May 10, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #53: Awards

The cost of recognition.

Apr 19, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #51: Talent Funding

Part 2 of how philanthropy impairs new ways of thinking.

Apr 5, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

Folly #49: Innovation Funding

How philanthropy impairs new ways of thinking.

Mar 22, 2024 •

Melanie Hamburger

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