What happens when you reach an impasse in dialogues? Sometimes words are an "aide-de-camp" to sustain attention to what’s hard to talk about with others. Read about the use of images, metaphors, stories and poems in philanthropy.
Confession: I had avoided Salesforce's annual Dreamforce conference in the past, thinking its huge size would be so overwelming that it would be of no benefit to my work. This year’s gathering brought 170,000 attendees to San Francisco, the equivalent of 20% of the city's population. I could...
What are the roadblocks that limit reflective practice in the field of philanthropy? This article is designed to help foundations encourage leadership and staff to put their expertise into play as a learning strategy.
The San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) connects islanders with the nonprofit organizations and projects they care about to build a strong and resilient community. Since its founding in 1994, the foundation has strived to make San Juan Island a place where all residents can thrive, and the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact : Sean Wherley, 858-357-1609 swherley@wearerally.com Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Contributes $1 Million to Address Hunger in Washington Need for Food Assistance in State May Peak as Early as August SEATTLE – As the need for food assistance in Washington...