To Tackle Complex Issues, Nonprofit Boards Must Embrace Their Own Complexity Through Diversity
Tamela Spicer considers how we might rethink the role of boards — to move beyond basic collaboration and share power, leadership, and decision making.
Alternatives to Strategic Philanthropy Are Emerging
Teri Behrens and Tory Martin describe how trust-based philanthropy and participatory grantmaking have emerged as alternatives to strategic philanthropy.
Meet the Woman Whose Creative Experience Provided the Germ for Organizational Learning
In this blog post, Kellner and Martin look back to the “Mother of Management,” whose brilliant work laid the foundation for organizational learning nearly a century ago.
Learning Together: Five Tips for Building Relationships That Lead to Learning
Andrew Taylor and Ben Liadsky of Taylor Newberry Consulting share best practices and resources for learning within organizations to generate greater impact.
Nonprofits Are Playing a Vital Role in Civic Engagement
In this piece from our 2019 Trends report, Tory Martin highlights the many ways in which nonprofit organizations are playing an increasingly visible role in our political lives.
We Listen Before We Create: How Learning Relates to Designing a Brand
Scott Allen Creative founder Jeff Terpstra explains that nonprofits don’t need to create a story to lead their brand; they simply need to discover the story that is already there.
Nonprofit Media Is Experiencing a Growth Spurt — So Is Philanthropy’s Response
In this piece from our 2019 Trends report, Tory Martin examines the reasons behind the rise of nonprofit media and the efforts many funders are making to stabilize the free press.
Invite in the City: Learning From Audience Data at the Grand Rapids Art Museum
The Grand Rapids Art Museum partnered with the Johnson Center for a research study to help them better understand, engage, and serve the community.
For Nonprofits, the Tax Landscape Is Far From Settled
This essay from our 2019 Trends report examines parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and considers how the law could damage charitable giving in the U.S.
As Religiosity Changes, Donor Engagement Needs to Adapt
In this piece from our 2019 Trends report, Tamela Spicer explores how the changing spiritual habits of Americans could affect future giving to religious and religiously-affiliated organizations.