We hear it all the time from foundations, “I wish organizations would stop emailing me questions they can easily look up on our website.” At the same time, we hear from non-profits all the time, “How am I supposed to build a relationship with a foundation?” Unfortunately, asking about grant guidelines, deadlines, or funding areas…
DetailsGraduation season is upon us and it has got us thinking about jobs and hiring, specifically in the non-profit and social enterprise area. Based on our work with non-profit organizations, foundations, and businesses, the Team at Starfish Impact has compiled a list of opportunities we have identified related to current trends with recent college graduates:…
DetailsThe team at Starfish Impact has had the honor of facilitating a few amazing board retreats this year. We’ve seen boards come together to create ambitious goals, set performance objectives, and unify around a single vision for the future. There’s no magic formula for a productive retreat but successful retreats share some common best practices:…
DetailsA word we can’t seem to get enough of in the non-profit sector is “impact.” We want to have more impact. We want to support organizations that make an impact. But what do really mean when we talk about impact? For most organizations, impact means success in solving a specific problem or achieving their mission. …
DetailsMy own mother is an absolute inspiration to me. Early on she instilled in me a sense of giving back. She taught me that philanthropy isn’t just about causes, philanthropy is about people. So this Mother’s Day, I wanted to give her something that also gave back and made the world a better place. Here…
DetailsLast month we wrote about taking your Board from a “Founding Board” to a “Funding Board” and we highlighted a tool to evaluate your board composition. So what if you find major gaps in experience and skills on your Board? How to you begin the long task of recruiting new Board members? At Starfish Impact,…
DetailsAh, April – the season for accounting and paperwork. In the spirit of looking back, organizing, and checklists we put together a list of things all family foundations should be considering on an annual basis. Although it’s hard to make time for reflection, making time to consider the following areas once a year is key…
DetailsWe have heard from a lot of companies that would like to do more for their communities but are constrained by limited philanthropic dollars. So we were delighted to hear about the giving program at First Foundation, Supporting Our Communities. Conceived by Doug Freeman, Director of Trust Services and Consulting, the program aims to support…
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