Monthly Archives: May 2017

There Are Reasons Why More Funders Don’t Collaborate

Posted on May 16, 2017 by summergathercole

As I’ve shared in past blogs, collaboration is in my blood. And yes, while I do believe that there is an over-emphasis on “working together,” I also believe that it can lead to really strong outcomes. And I believe that … Continue reading →

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Say What?!!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by summergathercole

Them: “We want to start a foundation.” Me: “Okay, tell me more about why you’d like to do that. You already have a strong corporate giving program.” Them: “Our competitor has a foundation. They get a lot of press about … Continue reading →

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Let’s be Realistic About Companies Doing Social Good

Posted on May 11, 2017 by summergathercole

To give my brain a break, I’ve been reading a lot of adventure stories recently – such as “Blood River,” which tells of a journey trekking through the Congo, and “The Blue Sweater,” which is about how Jacqueline Novogratz (of … Continue reading →

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