Monthly Archives: October 2017

If You Are a Grantmaker, Read This

Posted on October 17, 2017 by summergathercole

Last week, Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) released a letter to philanthropy. We Are In This Together: A Letter to Philanthropy highlights the grantmaking practices that are core and essential to grantees’ work and offers clear steps for grantmakers to … Continue reading →

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Funding the Full Cost Can Enhance Social Good

Posted on October 16, 2017 by summergathercole

I was intrigued by the recent article, “The Full Cost Project: Funding for Impact.” It made me start to wonder if and how foundations could fully support projects of organizations, rather than ask them to diversify their resources. As a … Continue reading →

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Term Limits for Program Officers Could Be Beneficial

Posted on October 16, 2017 by summergathercole

I had never heard of a foundation imposing “term limits” for their program officers, but I love the idea of it! And I’m impressed that the Hewlett Foundation has taken that step. It’s an important one. Before I even read … Continue reading →

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