Comments for Tactical Philanthropy

Comment on Strategic & Tactical Philanthropy: A Truce by World Vision Charity Gifts

World Vision Charity Gifts — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:14:32 +0000

We are sorry to see you go, we too felt that you leant a voice with a different perspective to the norm to many discussions of philanthropy. We wish you as much success and more with your next venture.

Comment on Strategic & Tactical Philanthropy: A Truce by Tony Martignetti

Tony Martignetti — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:39:41 +0000

I have appreciated your insights and alternative perspective, Sean. You’ve made a real contribution to the philanthropy dialogue.

You have my good wishes.

Comment on Strategic & Tactical Philanthropy: A Truce by Lindsay Nichols

Lindsay Nichols — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:41:34 +0000

Sean, thank you for all of thought and insight that you have brought to the philanthropic world over the years. We at GuideStar will truly miss your blog – but your legacy will live on. We wish you much success and happiness as you dive into the next chapter of your life!

Comment on Strategic & Tactical Philanthropy: A Truce by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:05:26 +0000

Thanks so much Brian and Marc. It has been incredibly humbling and gratifying to read the many messages like your own I received when I announced my sabbatical and then in the past few days. Thanks for letting me know that my blog made a difference for you.

Comment on Strategic & Tactical Philanthropy: A Truce by Marc Baizman

Marc Baizman — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:24:34 +0000

Sean,

Your thoughts and reflections on philanthropic approaches were a welcome change from the status quo and made many of us into “tactical” converts. Also, speaking as the former co-chair of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network, Boston Chapter, it was great to have a younger voice in the room, especially in a field that does not traditionally welcome young people and/or “thinking different.”. Thanks for everything, and good luck with the next chapter!

Comment on Strategic & Tactical Philanthropy: A Truce by Brian Walsh

Brian Walsh — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:48:48 +0000

Sean, thank you for your years of thoughtful and constructive analysis and wisdom. Your words and ideas – and the words and ideas you curated on this site from other voices – have had a tremendous impact on my own thinking about the social sector. I remain with you committed to the goal of a flourishing social sector – successfully working alongside the public and private sectors – equipped with the knowledge, insights, strategies, and tools to effectively address the challenges of our time. While we will not have the advantage of your voice active in the conversations to come, through this blog you have left a lasting legacy.

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Dorian Adams

Dorian Adams — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:42:38 +0000

Sean, you did a brilliant job all around and truly made a positive difference on the philanthropic landscape!
Hope to see you soon into the new year! Would love to have you guys come visit us in Sonoma on our vineyard.
All best – Dorian

Comment on Charity Navigator 2.0 in Context by David Hunter

David Hunter — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:24:10 +0000

This is a very welcome update from a major shaper of philanthropic giving. I respect the thoughtfulness that has gone into the revision of CN’s rating system to take accountability into the equation, but of course look forward to the day when CN puts commensurate weight on evidence that a given not-for-profit organization is actually delivering what its mission statement, goals and objectives promise.
Avanti!
David Hunter

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Allison Fine

Allison Fine — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:53:39 +0000

Bravo, Sean! Have a great, well-deserved break and have fun with your family. We’ll all be here when you get back in whatever way you choose.
Allison

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:56:10 +0000

Thanks so much, Bobby.

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by bobby vassallo

bobby vassallo — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:19:19 +0000

Sean, I just saw your post, and Ken Berger’s lines. You brought a voice of reason and understanding to all of this. 5 years ago, you could not have imagined these economic conditions or the effect they have had on charitable giving.

I have enjoyed your blog and the many good things I’ve seen written by you and your followers. I am hoping you get back to this soon. You’re a natural. Thank you for your efforts.
Bobby Vassallo

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:10:22 +0000

Thanks Ian. You’ll always be the guy who got me to Yale! Good luck in all you do.

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Ian David Moss

Ian David Moss — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:53:08 +0000

Please add my voice to the chorus of well-wishers and gratitude-expressers in this thread. I’ve been honored to know you a little bit for the past three years, and to have been a reader for all of that time and more. I always appreciated that you gave the time of day to someone whose main interest was something crazy like the arts. I completely understand the need to take a break, but I hope we’ll be reading your wonderful writing again before long.

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Daniel Bassill

Daniel Bassill — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:05:03 +0000

Sean, I hope you’ll find some other space to keep sharing the ideas you’ve written about in your blog. We’re a long way from creating the type of understanding and support of social benefit work that is needed to achieve long-term results.

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:17:34 +0000

Thanks Mike. I used philanthropy blogs as a major resource when I was first learning about the field. I’m glad I was able to play that role for you.