Social Impact at FSG: Do More Than Consult
July 16, 2012I have always been excited about the principles we outlined in our 2011 book “Do More than Give.” So much so that I often wonder how these principles apply to …
Just Admit It: We Failed!
July 13, 2012Although most foundations don’t like to admit it, mistakes in philanthropy happen all the time. “Failure” is a dirty word in the social sector. So it’s no surp…
Shared Value Learning and Staten Island
July 10, 2012One of my favorite parts of working at FSG is having the space to think with and learn from my dedicated, brilliant colleagues. While my recent FSG projects ha…
Do We All Need Tattoos? Or Poems? On Why Strategy Matters for Community Foundations
July 10, 2012In our role at FSG, we are professional advocates for strategy as an essential aspect of leadership to advance community solutions. Why does strategy matter? T…
