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		<title>Foundations, Know Thyself</title>
		<link>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/10/23/foundations-know-thyself/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Exponent Philanthropy]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Governance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grantmaking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scott Brazda]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Scott Brazda, The Stuller Family Foundation I’ve been on local television for nearly 30 years, and the recognition that comes with it (especially to an older demographic) drives my 9-year-old son crazy. So when a middle-aged gentleman stopped me in the parking lot of a local restaurant a couple weeks ago, and wanted to know &#8230; <a href="https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/10/23/foundations-know-thyself/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Foundations, Know Thyself</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=philanthrofiles.org&#038;blog=32236902&#038;post=8625&#038;subd=philanthrofiles&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Look to Your Community Foundation in Times of Crisis</title>
		<link>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/10/10/look-to-your-community-foundation-in-times-of-crisis/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2017 12:05:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Exponent Philanthropy]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Kristin Laird, Foundant Technologies, an Exponent Philanthropy Sustaining Partner Everyone wants to help during a crisis, and, for many, that means giving money. But few understand what it takes to distribute funds to the people, businesses, or nonprofits that will create the greatest impact and fulfill the most need—especially if the money lives in &#8230; <a href="https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/10/10/look-to-your-community-foundation-in-times-of-crisis/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Look to Your Community Foundation in Times of&#160;Crisis</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=philanthrofiles.org&#038;blog=32236902&#038;post=8618&#038;subd=philanthrofiles&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Ways to Make an Impact Beyond Grantmaking</title>
		<link>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/10/04/top-5-ways-to-make-an-impact-beyond-grantmaking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2017 10:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Exponent Philanthropy]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Grantmaking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Impact & Evaluation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[funder collaboration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Glenmede]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Glenmede, an Exponent Philanthropy Platinum Sustaining Partner Originally distributed as part of Glenmede&#8217;s Top 5 series While grantmaking remains one of the most powerful ways for philanthropists to create an impact, new ways of thinking have inspired philanthropists to leverage additional strategies. Become a Strategic Partner, Not Just a Funding Source Grantmakers have the &#8230; <a href="https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/10/04/top-5-ways-to-make-an-impact-beyond-grantmaking/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Top 5 Ways to Make an Impact Beyond&#160;Grantmaking</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=philanthrofiles.org&#038;blog=32236902&#038;post=8609&#038;subd=philanthrofiles&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Going Beyond the Grant in Rural Communities</title>
		<link>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/28/going-beyond-the-grant-in-rural-communities/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 10:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Exponent Philanthropy]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Grantmaking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[James McCrary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[capacity building]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[funder-grantee relationships]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By James P. McCrary, philanthropic consultant Small funders have a limited amount of grantmaking capacity and, to be impactful, must think about how to use those funds strategically to help their key nonprofit partners become more stable and proficient. This requires the funder to develop a more familiar relationship with the grantee—understanding its strengths, weaknesses, &#8230; <a href="https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/28/going-beyond-the-grant-in-rural-communities/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Going Beyond the Grant in Rural&#160;Communities</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=philanthrofiles.org&#038;blog=32236902&#038;post=8600&#038;subd=philanthrofiles&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Increase Your Impact: Invest in Nonprofit Staff</title>
		<link>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/26/increase-your-impact-invest-in-nonprofit-staff/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2017 12:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Exponent Philanthropy]]></dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fund the People announces Fund the People Toolkit—the most comprehensive guide for maximizing investment in the nonprofit workforce Nonprofit organizations will always need good people. And these people will always need support to successfully do their work. As a funder or grantee, how do you know which investments will make the biggest difference? And how do &#8230; <a href="https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/26/increase-your-impact-invest-in-nonprofit-staff/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Increase Your Impact: Invest in Nonprofit&#160;Staff</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=philanthrofiles.org&#038;blog=32236902&#038;post=8593&#038;subd=philanthrofiles&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Deep Listening Starts Here</title>
		<link>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/21/deep-listening-starts-here/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Exponent Philanthropy]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effectiveness Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Henry Berman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jen Lachman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[listening]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[listening to grantees]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Henry Berman, Exponent Philanthropy, and Jen Lachman, Lachman Consulting Listening. It’s a skill we’ve been talking about a lot here at Exponent Philanthropy. Why? First, because we believe that listening is an essential skill for effective philanthropy. When—and only when—we listen deeply and humbly to those we serve, can we learn about their true needs &#8230; <a href="https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/21/deep-listening-starts-here/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Deep Listening Starts&#160;Here</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=philanthrofiles.org&#038;blog=32236902&#038;post=8587&#038;subd=philanthrofiles&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Community Foundations: Balancing Community Needs and the New Donor Mindset</title>
		<link>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/19/community-foundations-balancing-community-needs-and-the-new-donor-mindset/</link>
		<comments>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/19/community-foundations-balancing-community-needs-and-the-new-donor-mindset/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Exponent Philanthropy]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Trends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[communications]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[community foundations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Embolden]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Laura McKnight, Embolden Your community foundation is working hard to get your donors involved and help them understand the importance of supporting not only their own favorite causes, but also the most pressing community needs identified by your team and board of directors. You are also closely watching key trends in philanthropy: Families want &#8230; <a href="https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/19/community-foundations-balancing-community-needs-and-the-new-donor-mindset/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Community Foundations: Balancing Community Needs and the New Donor&#160;Mindset</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=philanthrofiles.org&#038;blog=32236902&#038;post=8583&#038;subd=philanthrofiles&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Thoughtful, Informed Philanthropy in the Wake of Disaster</title>
		<link>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/11/thoughtful-informed-philanthropy-in-the-wake-of-disaster/</link>
		<comments>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/11/thoughtful-informed-philanthropy-in-the-wake-of-disaster/#respond</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2017 19:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Exponent Philanthropy]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Grantmaking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Henry Berman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Center for Disaster Philanthropy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[disaster recovery]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Hurricane Harvey]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hurricane Irma]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[By Henry Berman, Exponent Philanthropy Nature is at once powerfully beautiful and destructive. August’s awe-inspiring solar eclipse brought us together regardless of our stations in life. However different in heritage, race, politics, wealth, interests, or beliefs, we all share our planet. In contrast to our awe at the solar eclipse, those outside Harvey’s and Irma’s cones &#8230; <a href="https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/11/thoughtful-informed-philanthropy-in-the-wake-of-disaster/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Thoughtful, Informed Philanthropy in the Wake of&#160;Disaster</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=philanthrofiles.org&#038;blog=32236902&#038;post=8575&#038;subd=philanthrofiles&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Succession Planning: Becoming New After 40 Years</title>
		<link>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/11/succession-planning-becoming-new-after-40-years/</link>
		<comments>https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/11/succession-planning-becoming-new-after-40-years/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:10:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Exponent Philanthropy]]></dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Mally Cox-Chapman]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Mally Cox-Chapman, Benefactory Philanthropic Advisors LLC Most conversations on succession planning turn to how to bring on the next generation or whether to sunset the foundation. Eldon and Betts Mayer thought differently. They wondered if their community on an island in Maine would be willing to take on their family foundation. Three years later, &#8230; <a href="https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/11/succession-planning-becoming-new-after-40-years/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Succession Planning: Becoming New After 40&#160;Years</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=philanthrofiles.org&#038;blog=32236902&#038;post=8571&#038;subd=philanthrofiles&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Why We’re Sending 12 Members of Our Family Foundation to a Single Conference</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Erin Bird, Tracy Family Foundation Diana Bittner was excited. She was inspired. She was ready to learn. As a trustee of the Tracy Family Foundation (TFF), Bittner was one of seven TFF members from across the United States who converged in Phoenix, Arizona, to attend the Exponent Philanthropy’s 2015 CONNECT Conference. Bittner and her &#8230; <a href="https://philanthrofiles.org/2017/09/07/why-were-sending-12-members-of-our-family-foundation-to-a-single-conference/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Why We’re Sending 12 Members of Our Family Foundation to a Single&#160;Conference</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=philanthrofiles.org&#038;blog=32236902&#038;post=8563&#038;subd=philanthrofiles&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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