Pierce Arrow: Pointing to Good Ideas for the Social Sector

Philanthropy TV

I just finished watching the first episode of The Philanthropist, a new prime-time television show about an adventuring multi-millionnaire who has an epiphany and shifts his impressive talents from making money to giving it …

Thoughts about the Economic Downturn

It’s on everyone’s minds, and I’m getting asked more and more often to comment on the economic downturn.  Here are a few thoughts:

Clearly, these are difficult times.
Increasing demand for services and decreasing donations …

How to do strategic planning: an accessible, jargon-free primer

Look at things from the 30,000 foot level, clarify your theory of change grounded in evidence-based practices, maintain a laser focus, establish a sustainable business model, identify your hedgehog concept, get the right people on …

Resources and Update

Greetings!  Here are a few resources that I just became aware of and wanted to share.

  •  501 Studios produces “Movie Mondays“–short videocasts featuring advice on fundraising from experience development directors.   This week, listen