Author Archive:
Pesh Framjee
Nothing ventured nothing gained
The word ‘risk’ derives from the Latin root ‘risicare’ – to dare. Foundations are often in the enviable position of being able to dare, yet many are too risk averse, only willing to fund the …
Trust, failure and risk: reflections from the Council on Foundations conference
Trust is important. Foundations must learn to trust the organizations they fund. Perhaps we need less measurement, fewer checks and balances, and more trust. These were some of the themes emerging from a session at …
