September 2017 - Page 2 of 3 - Exponent Philanthropy

September 2017 Resources

Jason Born

One of the biggest advantages of collaboration is the building of a shared voice, especially when you are talking about a group of funders getting together. This can carry a lot of weight, either within a specific community or on a specific issue. Read More

Carolyn Watson

Most of our grantees would say that the social capital generated by the project was as important as the money. New relationships mean access to new networks of donors and volunteers, and awareness of nonprofit organizations that are considered the ‘best kept secrets in town.’ I gained a greater appreciation of Houston’s funder community: a... Read More

Bill Sommerville

We knew the answer was not more—more paper, more procedures, more obstacles, more time. We believed that if giving grants involved fewer, simpler processes, every dollar would work harder and do more. Read More

Lindsey Stammerjohn

The ‘Facilitation: Tools of the Trade’ seminar was the best seminar I have ever taken from Exponent Philanthropy, and its direct application was evident at our next board meeting. Facilitation is all about the prep work before a meeting even begins. Read More