Successful Giving

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Putting the shoe on the other foot ...

Toward a Trust-Based Framework for Learning and Evaluation - The Center for Effective Philanthropy This blog post is a follow-up to the January 25, 2022 webinar co-hosted by the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project and the Center for Evaluation Innovation and was first published as a resource on the Center for Evaluation Innovation website and on the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project blog. Watch the w...

Wise words from Richard Branson: "Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don't want to." See more here:

In a Few Words, Richard Branson Gave a Priceless Lesson on What Separates Great Leaders From the Pack CEOs may cringe at the idea, but in the long run, Branson's lesson works.

Systemic change is always complex but don't shy away:

Donors: Is How We Think About Impact Holding Us Back from Achieving It? - The Center for Effective Philanthropy But my experience, during nearly three decades on the “doer” side and now more than four years as a donor representative, has indicated otherwise.

Some instructive research herein:

4 Lessons from MacKenzie Scott’s Unconventional Approach - The Center for Effective Philanthropy Discussions of MacKenzie Scott’s unconventional approach to giving tend to devolve into binaries. Scott’s doling out of massive, unrestricted gifts — some $14 billion to 1,600 nonprofits so far — is presented by some as the philanthropic holy grail, to be emulated by all. Others, including m...

Some insightful information in this 36 minute video or read the essence of it at this link:

Overcoming the Odds with JeVon McCormick JeVon McCormick had the deck stacked against him, but achieved the American dream. At the 2022 CEO Summit he shared his story.

So grateful to Atchley & Associates for matching Amplify Austin gifts to Social Venture Partner Austin to allow us to help even more community organizations! Learn more on my fundraising page and thanks, in advance, for your support.

An inspirational saying for President's Day: May I take joy in bearing witness to great deeds and works without having to be the source of them.

Happy Valentine's Day (tomorrow) and be sure to 'have a heart' for your favorite nonprofits who do such good work!

Some interesting nuggets from this social impact survey:

New NationSwell survey results show how private sector social impact leadership is evolving - NationSwell This week, we published key results from NationSwell’s first annual social impact leadership survey. Based on responses from 47 individuals, […]

Some good points about MacKenzie Scott's gifts:

4 Lessons from MacKenzie Scott’s Unconventional Approach - The Center for Effective Philanthropy Discussions of MacKenzie Scott’s unconventional approach to giving tend to devolve into binaries. Scott’s doling out of massive, unrestricted gifts — some $14 billion to 1,600 nonprofits so far — is presented by some as the philanthropic holy grail, to be emulated by all. Others, including m...

Coming home from a crazy but lovely vacation in Costa Rica ... so grateful for these caring people who are very intent on preserving their gorgeous environment and friendly culture.