June 4, 2019
TPI’s 30th Anniversary: Reflections
TPI opened its doors 30 years ago today. I was fortunate enough to be there…
May 14, 2019
The Ramping Up for High-Impact Philanthropy Toolkit: An Introduction for Seasoned Funders
If you are a seasoned donor, donor advised fund (DAF) holder, foundation trustee, or staff…
March 28, 2019
Building a Corporate Culture of Generosity and Engagement
I can distill this entire post into two sentences:If you don’t believe in it, if…
January 31, 2019
Tackling the Big Picture: Philanthropy and the Power of Community
The only thing that is constant is change, said one ancient Greek. Peter Karoff often…
January 23, 2019
TPI Launches Invest for Better: a new collaborative campaign focused on increasing women’s use of impact investing
The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI) has engaged in several field-building initiatives aimed at elevating the philanthropic…
December 20, 2018
Responsive vs. Proactive Grantmaking: Lessons from Leaders
Many funders are challenged by how to respond to the multitude of needs in their…
December 10, 2018
Advocacy, Activism & Expression: Key Takeaways from Grantmakers for Education 2018
I recently had the pleasure of speaking at the 2018 Grantmakers for Education Conference in…