What is Participatory Grantmaking
Heard about participatory grantmaking but not clear exactly what it is?
Read this for a quick primer and links to learn more.
Your Foundation May Be Asking Too Much of Grantees – 8 Critical Questions
Looking for some guidance on what foundation staff and leadership are asking of their grantees? Look no further for some staple questions we have found are helpful to ask.
Gratitude Train
For the past few years, we’ve taken time to reach out to friends and invite them to share what they are appreciative of. We have continued this tradition again and named it the #GratitudeTrain. Read on to view quotes from our friends and colleagues or view previous years’ here, here, and here.
NextGen Philanthropists We’re Watching
While we’re all busy watching Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan create an LLC instead of a family foundation to direct their charitable efforts, there are a number of other nextgen philanthropists worth keeping an eye out for. Here are a few that we’re watching: Justin McAuliffe, a fourth generation Hilton family member, has taken an…
Why is Sustainable and Responsible Investing Important for Nonprofits and Foundations?
Diane Manuel, CFP, a friend of Starfish Impact’s and Financial Advisor at Urban Wealth Management shares the following guest post about sustainable and responsible investing. Nonprofits and foundations have been central to how we’ve grown and changed as a country. Their goals can include providing services, preserving history, and advocating for political changes. But, what…
Looking Around the Philanthropic Corner with Pegine Grayson
Starfish Impact recently had the opportunity to talk with Pegine Grayson, Senior Vice President of Whittier Trust. We’re excited to share a snippet into some of the exciting things we talked about including trends in philanthropy and the next generation of philanthropists: Describe your role in philanthropy. As a Senior Vice President in Whittier Trust’s…
Tips for Talking to Foundation Program Officers
To start our tips for talking to foundation program officers, remember to always read through and follow any instructions available. If they are not a responsive foundation, don’t call and ask if you can submit a grant request. If the foundation focuses on youth issues and your program is only tangentially about youth, it’s okay to…
Philanthropic Leaders Share Moments of Gratitude
As the holiday season approaches, a few philanthropic leaders share moments of gratitude with us. One overarching theme stands out – these individuals give of themselves completely in the work that they’re doing. At Starfish Impact, we love and are grateful to work with innovative and forward-looking leaders in philanthropy, from individuals and families, to…
Philanthropy with Friends: Our Six Favorite Giving Circles in Los Angeles
Personal philanthropy is important, but for many people they want to have an impact beyond their personal means. Giving circles are fantastic ways to increase your impact and your network, so we’ve highlighted six of our favorites below. Our Six Favorite Giving Circles in Los Angeles Everychild Foundation – This amazing giving circle has donated…
Best Practices in Non-Profit Investment Management
We had the opportunity recently to talk with Tavan Pechet, the President of Pechet Advisors. He has advised clients from entrepreneurs to inheritors to widows, controlling assets from $20 million to over $5 billion. Given that amazing background and knowledge, we wanted to pick his brain on non-profit investment management. How should a non-profit organization…