Philanthropy Resources

Capacity Building for Nonprofits

Funder’s Little Shop of Horrors
How to “DO” Capacity Building
Innovative Grantmaking: Curbside Consulting
When Capacity-Building Grants Flatline

Effective Grantmaking

100% Goes to Charity?
Achieving Impact Without Giving Cash
Seven Principles of Firmly Centered Grantmakers
Where the Money is: Tapping Overlooked Sources of Support for Nonprofits
Guide to Intelligent Giving: How to turn your charitable instincts into philanthropy that truly works for change – in the world and in yourself

Governance

Don’t Make A Hasty Retreat
Trustee Compensation: A Dubious Legacy
Using Discretion: Trustee Discretionary Grants Best Practices

Staff Professional Devolopment

Get Out of Your Rut
Managing the Workload
Managing Expectations, Coping With Realities
The Philanthropy Afterlife: What Does A Career in Philanthropy Prepare You For?