Philanthropy Journal - Management/Leadership Articles

Talent in philanthropy: Hiring good talent scouts

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:37:20 -0400

Gara LaMarche, president and CEO of Atlantic Philanthropies, says funding the most effective programs is about finding them – by hiring ‘talent scouts.’

Talent in philanthropy: Generalist or specialist?

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:53:25 -0400

Gara LaMarche, president and CEO of Atlantic Philanthropies, examines the benefits and detriments of foundations’ preference for program officers with narrow expertise.

Hiring a strategic consultant

Fri, 30 May 2008 12:20:34 -0400

Hiring a consultant can lend a fresh eye to strategic planning, says this BoardSource article.

When business gets personal

Fri, 23 May 2008 11:06:44 -0400

Leadership coach James Boyle talks about how nonprofit leaders should approach a colleague’s criticism.

Growing into financial security

Tue, 06 May 2008 17:20:39 -0400

This is the second in a three-part resource series from PJ on grassroots transitions.

Starting an endowment

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:43:36 -0400

An endowment can be a long-term financial safety net to help nonprofits manage costs when annual giving is down, but it shouldn’t be a rainy-day fund.

Maintaining mission in transition

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:34:33 -0400

This is the first in a three-part resource series from PJ on grassroots transitions.

Assessing growth potential

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:26:24 -0400

While realizing the potential for growth is organization-specific, a few basic steps can help a nonprofit assess whether and how to expand its reach, this Bridgespan case study says.

When founders say goodbye

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:19:37 -0400

Knowing when to let go of an organization can be among a founder's toughest tasks.

Getting through growing pains

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:13:58 -0400

Community foundation president Andrea Bazán offers tips for maintaining mission and passion in a growing nonprofit.