Effective philanthropy

Effective philanthropy est un centre de ressources à destination des fondations. Il a pour objectif de décupler leur efficacité.

18.06.2013 ‘Strategy’ Is Not a Bad Word

Phil Buchanan and Aaron Dorfman dispute the notion that there is an inherent tension between strategy and social-change movements; in fact, they argue, is essential to grass-roots success.

13.06.2013 A New System to Meet Evolving Needs

Amber Bradley introduces a short video demonstration of our new online reporting system which allows funders greater customization in viewing and analyzing survey data.

05.06.2013 Nothing Ventured? A Hard Look at Risk Taking

CEP Board Member Jim Knickman wonders whether or not the risks his foundation has been making are really risky enough.

30.05.2013 Will What Was Said in Detroit Stay in Detroit?

Mark Russell reflects on the lessons from our conference, specifcally about the challenge of truly listening.

23.05.2013 Design Thinking and Philanthropy: Are You Ready for It?

Jara Dean-Coffey explores the idea of design thinking, as introduced by Peter Sims during the 2013 CEP conference, posing questions for foundations as they think about making their own "little bets."

21.05.2013 A Transparency Mindset in the Foundation Boardroom

Guest author Jim Canales dicusses the role transparency plays in getting the most from foundation boards.

20.05.2013 Documentary Paints a Bleak but Fair Picture of Detroit’s Decline

CEP Board Member Vincent Stehle gears up for the screening of "Detropia" during the May 20-22 CEP conference in Detroit, Michigan.

16.05.2013 Foundation Transparency: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same

Reviewing our new "Foundation Transparency" report, guest author Aaron Dorfman reflects on the history of this topic and realizes how little has changed in the past three decades.

15.05.2013 Transparency for Those that Need It Most

Research Manager Andy Brock highlights key findings from our new research report exploring what types of foundation transparency really matters to grantees.

14.05.2013 Countdown to the CEP Conference

Mark Russell introduces a video of CEP President Phil Buchanan sharing his thoughts on the program of our upcoming national conference, Pursuing Results: Effective Foundation Practice.