The idea of virtual board meetings has been around since conference calls first began. However, these often were only used as a last resort and gave way to board retreat weekends filled with activities, catered meals and a focus on community building. The goal of these activities is to help form strong relationships to help... Read More
This profile grid is used to assess the skills, experience and demographics of current Board of Directors and identify gaps for recruitment purposes. We thank the AJL Foundation for providing our membership with this sample. Read More
Describes the job responsibilities of The Leighty Foundation’s Five Board members, Board Secretary/Treasurer, directors, and advisors. Read More
Funders are being asked to demonstrate how they address social inequities by what they do, who they are and how they do it. How does philanthropy begin to embed equity into grantmaking, policies and culture? Drawing from a foundation’s own journey towards advancing health equity, this webinar will teach practical ways to inspire action to... Read More
Reproductive rights and justice are under attack, isolation is increasing the demand for relationship abuse services, society is motivated to take action against racial injustice and oppression. Funders are responding, but if we aren’t intentional about word choice and language, we can inadvertently undermine the causes we’re moving forward. For example, which phrasing allows us... Read More
“You need to get out and kick the tires,” is one of two key phrases our founder, Stewart Kean, used frequently when advising his board at the 1772 Foundation before he passed away in 2003. The other was, “I want you to have fun.” Although these may seem to be casual statements, Stewart Kean actually was creating... Read More