Author Archive:
Leslie Pine
Philanthropy and the power to transform
In more than three decades of working in the field of philanthropy at The Philanthropic Initiative (TPI), I have participated in countless conferences and conversations about the role of philanthropy in society. Despite the saying …
30 lessons in pursuit of deep social impact: Reflection, assessment, and sharing
When pursuing deep social impact, an important part of the journey is creating space to reflect on what you have done, where you are currently, and where you would like to go. The reflection process …
30 lessons in pursuit of deep social impact: leveraging and creatively using resources
There’s a good chance you’ve heard the phrase ‘time, talent, and treasure’ when it comes to philanthropy. Many in the field, including us at TPI, believe that a strategic, holistic approach to philanthropy involves deploying …
30 lessons in pursuit of deep social impact: fostering authentic learning & engagement
When it comes to philanthropy, jumping right into action can be the ‘fun’ part, and can also offer opportunities to experiment with different approaches as a way to inform next steps needed to address often …
30 lessons in pursuit of deep social impact: putting strategy into practice
As a strategic philanthropy advising practice working with donors to increase the impact of their philanthropy, we talk a lot about the word ‘strategy’. But what does strategy really mean? Beyond that, what does putting strategy …
30 lessons in pursuit of deep social impact: finding vision, refining focus, and determining goals
When TPI celebrated its 30th anniversary, we shared 30 lessons learned through our three decades of working with ambitious, thoughtful, and creative donors to increase the impact of their philanthropy. To help guide those looking to achieve deep social impact …
Building a broader presence with generosity and engagement
I can distill this entire post into two words: belief and balance. Nearly every company today is or has the potential to be global, thanks to the ability for nearly anyone to create a website …
Forum Annual Conference 2018: Philanthropy – what is most needed?
In the growing turbulence of our times, the power of philanthropy also seems to be growing exponentially, yet awkwardly and in rough stages, like an adolescent. Those of us in advisory roles are riding the …