This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. ‘Philanthropy has consistently under-funded Indigenous communities and, particularly, Indigenous-led organizations,’ said Edgar Villanueva, chair of Native Americans in Philanthropy’s board and author of Decolonizing Wealth. Over the last 30 years, the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Savvy nonprofit boards are utilizing mentoring as a means for orienting new members, promoting individual and organizational learning, and preparing for leadership succession. Peer mentoring is a powerful tool for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A sabbatical can be more than just a time for rest, reflection, and regeneration. As I’ve observed through engagement with hundreds of other founders in social entrepreneurship communities over the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If 2020 was a shock to the system for nonprofit organizations large and small, 2021 offered an opportunity for rebuilding that many nonprofits tried to embrace throughout the year. But…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Plastic waste of all shapes and sizes permeates the world’s oceans. It shows up on beaches, in fish and even in Arctic sea ice. And a new report from the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Gender lens investing — using capital to alleviate the economic plight of women and girls — is gaining steam. From being a blip on the screen a mere two decades ago,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2016, the Hewlett Foundation launched a new strategy, using a principles-based approach to supporting local reproductive health (RH) advocacy in Sub-Saharan Africa. The strategy includes support primarily to international organizations…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nonprofits and technology often don’t mix. The nonprofit landscape is littered with abandoned grant-funded and poorly maintained tech projects. It isn’t because nonprofits are fundamentally inept with technology, however. Nonprofit…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. State education officials are pushing the federal Department of Education to clarify expectations for state school accountability systems that have been largely halted by two years of pandemic disruption and cancelled state…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We know that Grants Management Systems (GMS) help grantmakers accelerate their impact, improve relationships with grantees, and unlock the power of data for reporting and decision making. We also know…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. PEAK in 2021 has been continuously engaged with some of the most innovative and forward-thinking leaders in the field of philanthropy via our ongoing interview series led by PEAK President…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Companies of all sizes need to think about corporate social responsibility. Unless you closely consider CSR, you could end up alienating your audience and damaging your reputation. To build a…