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Don’t Do It: 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Philanthropy Consultants

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Don’t Do It: 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring Philanthropy Consultants

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Kris Putnam-Walkerly

When you need to hire a consultant, the pressure is on. Time and money are at stake, and so is success. My work with foundations and nonprofits over the past two decades has given me the chance to observe firsthand the errors that people commonly make when trying to hire a consultant… Read More

How to Effectively Hire a Consultant: 5 Tips for a Win-win Relationship

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Kris Putnam-Walkerly

Nonprofit and foundation leaders are held accountable to their stakeholders to make sure they are using their budgets to garner the best results. A strong relationship with quality consultants can help limited budgets go a long way, so it is imperative that you find a consultant who can become valuable member of your team. … Read More
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Small Stone, Big Ripple: 12 Strategies for Spreading Your Small Grant Further

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Kris Putnam-Walkerly

Do you want to make a big splash with grant dollars, but you can only make a small gift? Not a problem! Some of the most effective change starts with a small grant. By following a few simple strategies, you can create a growing ripple effect with a small gift. … Read More

Successful RFP management for foundations: 10 tips to select the best grantees

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Kris Putnam-Walkerly

The RFP is essential to the way many organizations make grants — so improvements in the RFP process can have a profound impact on grantmaking success. We have helped many foundations and corporate grantmakers develop and manage requests for proposals as they identify the best nonprofits to fund. … Read More

Don’t Need a Consultant? 5 Good Reasons You Might Be Wrong

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Kris Putnam-Walkerly

Consultants can take some of the burden off of staff while providing a new perspective and expertise. They may also increase your organization’s credibility. Here are the five main reasons most foundations and nonprofits enlist the help of outside consultants… Read More

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