Monthly Archives: October 2018

Philanthropic Failures Are Not Always a Bad Thing

Posted on October 30, 2018 by summergathercole

Yes – there is failure in philanthropy. And it’s a good thing. Last month, well before the SSIR article, “Getting the Best Possible Failures in Philanthropy” was released, I was talking with a funder about taking risks and possible failure. … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This

Posted on October 28, 2018 by summergathercole

There are almost 175 drug overdose deaths per day in the United States – right now. It is a stunning number. There is an incredible amount of resources going towards treatment and prevention. And that should be a good thing, … Continue reading →

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A Great Example of How a Community Can Learn and Work Together

Posted on October 1, 2018 by summergathercole

In 2004, I graduated from Leadership Greater Washington – a 10-month program that included a cross-sector of leaders who came together once a month to learn about the various issues facing our region: education, housing, health, etc. At the time, … Continue reading →

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