Blogs about: About Philanthropy
The joy of caring and working together
Brian wrote 2 months ago: We’ve written about it in Sprouting Hope, our eNewsletter, and on our website, but I just have … more →
Board (not bored) Retreat
Brian wrote 3 months ago: Nineteen Board members and five management staff spent last Friday evening and Saturday morning look … more →
Earning Trust
Brian wrote 7 months ago: It probably isn’t’ any surprise to you that I’m a big fan of accountability. I’ve often said that th … more →
A National Milestone
Brian wrote 7 months ago: I’m off this weekend to Washington DC (actually Crystal City Virginia) for my final meeting on … more →
A good GPS
Brian wrote 8 months ago: Managing a community foundation (or any other business) in this economy feels a little like driving … more →
Pollyanna with an Attitude
Brian wrote 11 months ago: I’ve been thinking about my new year’s resolution. I have to admit that this is not som … more →
Ditto
Brian wrote 1 year ago: Sometimes its best just to shut up and let others talk. I couldn’t put it any better words th … more →
Of Another Hero and Mentor
Brian wrote 1 year ago: Eric Nord, a true legend, passed away on June 19th and quite literally, Lorain County will never be … more →
Milestones
Brian wrote 1 year ago: Marble or granite stones were periodically placed along a road during the Roman Empire both to reass … more →
Of Heroes and Mentors
Brian wrote 1 year ago: Dr. Jeptha Carrell passed away last week. Jep was instrumental in the creation of Community Foun … more →
How many non-profits?
Brian wrote 2 years ago: I had a real eye-opener the other day when I downloaded the Exempt Organization Master File from the … more →
A simple "Thank You"
Brian wrote 2 years ago: One of our staff just floored me with a simple story that happened today. A gentleman stopped by th … more →
Saying "no" to a grant
Brian wrote 2 years ago: I took a call yesterday from a woman who was disappointed – no actually she was incensed … more →
The Law of Philanthropy
Brian wrote 2 years ago: I invested my time this past Wednesday on Capital Hill with 400 of my colleagues from foundations th … more →
Gates, Buffet, Google & Dave
Brian wrote 2 years ago: Like many people, I’ve watched with interest (and I have to admit some envy) the almost mind-n … more →
