Foundations
Diminishing government funding has focused more attention on philanthropic giving by foundations. Funders want to be more than what Dwight MacDonald of the Ford Foundation cheekily defined as “a body of money completely surrounded by people who want some.” By establishing decisive social benchmarks that can realistically be achieved, you can distance yourself from being an ATM and take an active role in effecting change in the sector.
Key Challenges
Measuring impact
Funders are under greater scrutiny than ever to show proof of their impact and make every dollar count. An impact measurement plan acts as a touchstone for every funding decision you make, allowing you to quickly gather and disseminate results to your stakeholders.
Eliminating silos
Harness the power of productive collaboration. By strategically seeking out partnerships with charities and related foundations, you can yield better results for your cause. Making lasting change means bridging the experience of like-minded innovators in the sector and forging a concentrated alliance.
Governance
Tackling governance issues from finding the ideal candidate to advance the important work of your foundation, to clearly understanding the board’s roles and responsibilities requires reflection and guidance. Manage unexpected departures or burnouts, EDI concerns, and ensure you are effectively representing the communities you serve by strategically planning for all possibilities.
Testimonial
It was our lucky day when my colleague discovered PHIL in a Google search. We were looking for a digital media small shop consulting firm. After 20 years in the philanthropy world I was not a fan of consultants. Our Board of Directors was very firm with me, it was time to go digital in a big way. We were mid covid-crisis and now was the time to jump. The truth is I was dragged kicking and screaming to the cliff until I met Kim Fuller. She had me very early on in our interaction. I was impressed by her calm attitude, her creativity, her vision and most of all the team she has assembled. We have worked together for a year, all on Zoom. It has been an incredible journey. They have pushed hard when they had to and together we are well on the road to integrating digital strategies in all that we do. They listened intently and provided us with exactly what we asked for. That is the secret sauce that is PHIL!
I particularly appreciated the Phil's professional yet accessible approach. Their ability to simplify complex legal and organizational concepts facilitated a better understanding of governance issues. In addition, the content was well adapted to the specific needs and challenges of our Foundation. It was an enriching and enlightening experience. Thank you for your hard work and commitment. This work has been a tremendous asset to our Foundation.
The strategic planning process with Phil was very instructive and enabled us to explore our past in order to better envision our future. The plan you produced reflects the evolution of our discussions and the direction we want to take. It was also very helpful in organizing our thoughts and ideas. A big thank you for all your hard work!
It was easy to work with the Phil team, they were adaptable and willing to follow our lead, while providing expertise and insight where needed. Communications is such an art and skill set and Phil does a nice job of balancing it all.
It was our lucky day when my colleague discovered PHIL in a Google search. We were looking for a digital media small shop consulting firm. After 20 years in the philanthropy world I was not a fan of consultants. Our Board of Directors was very firm with me, it was time to go digital in a big way. We were mid covid-crisis and now was the time to jump. The truth is I was dragged kicking and screaming to the cliff until I met Kim Fuller. She had me very early on in our interaction. I was impressed by her calm attitude, her creativity, her vision and most of all the team she has assembled. We have worked together for a year, all on Zoom. It has been an incredible journey. They have pushed hard when they had to and together we are well on the road to integrating digital strategies in all that we do. They listened intently and provided us with exactly what we asked for. That is the secret sauce that is PHIL!
I particularly appreciated the Phil's professional yet accessible approach. Their ability to simplify complex legal and organizational concepts facilitated a better understanding of governance issues. In addition, the content was well adapted to the specific needs and challenges of our Foundation. It was an enriching and enlightening experience. Thank you for your hard work and commitment. This work has been a tremendous asset to our Foundation.
The strategic planning process with Phil was very instructive and enabled us to explore our past in order to better envision our future. The plan you produced reflects the evolution of our discussions and the direction we want to take. It was also very helpful in organizing our thoughts and ideas. A big thank you for all your hard work!
It was easy to work with the Phil team, they were adaptable and willing to follow our lead, while providing expertise and insight where needed. Communications is such an art and skill set and Phil does a nice job of balancing it all.
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