Binge Reading Takeaways: 8 Philanthropy Trends of Note
Posted on February 23, 2018 by Richard Marker
After a binge reading marathon, some clear trends start to emerge. … Read More
Richard Marker
Co-founder, Wise Philanthropy
Richard Marker is a 3rd generation family funder. His firm, Wise Philanthropy, provides strategy and evaluation advisory service to funders around the world. He also teaches in two university programs exclusively for philanthropists, foundations, and families: at the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy and at New York University’s Program in Funder Education (previously known at the Academy for Funder Education). Marker is a popular speaker in the field, having spoken in 39 countries on 5 continents, and in 40 of the United States. His blog WisePhilanthropy.com is often syndicated. Marker is the author of Saying ‘Yes’ Wisely: Insights for the Thoughtful Philanthropist and has been interviewed and quoted by many prominent publications.
Contributions
Should I Stay or Should I Go? When Family Philanthropy Interests Diverge
Posted on August 10, 2017 by Richard Marker
It need not be said that families are complex and relationships, between and within generations, reflect that complexity. Every decision that has to be made is loaded because every one is personal… Read More
Why “Next-Gen” Misses the Point
Posted on June 14, 2017 by Richard Marker
There is something not quite right when people who have demonstrated leadership roles in other settings, have successful careers, and in many cases are well along raising their own children, are still considered to be too young for the decision-making circle of the family. Too often they are all lopped together as “next gens”… Read More
A Little Mission Creep Can Be a Good Thing
Posted on November 14, 2016 by Richard Marker
There are lots of practical and conceptual reasons to resist mission creep. So then, how can a little mission creep ever be a smart move?… Read More
The Market Ride: Implications for funders and their grantees
Posted on January 21, 2016 by Richard Marker
The recent downturn in the stock market has raised concerns among many in the family foundation world. To help put the recent decline in perspective, we offer the following guest post from Richard Marker, co-principal of Wise Philanthropy, offering important lessons from past wild swings for those who work in the foundation world… Read More
Funder Collaboratives: Avoiding the Potential Pitfalls of Partnerships
Posted on February 15, 2012 by Richard Marker
Our board has recently been asked by a local group of funders to join a funder collaborative designed to help revitalize a troubled neighborhood in our community. What advice do you have for how to respond to this invitation? What are the advantages of funder collaborations, and what red flags should we be aware of? And how difficult is it… Read More