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April 28, 2008
Since I've been in Italy, I have noticed how
openly foundations and philanthropic
organizations here (evaluation firms,
consultant groups, etc.) allow their staff time
to spend at other foundations across the
Atlantic.
Typically, staff members will spend 2-3 weeks
at a US-based foundation to shadow
someone in an equivalent position.
I don't think this is a common practice, but
it's a fantastic way to increase on-the-job
learning, gain experience at another
institution, and build a professional network.
If you find yourself approaching an interview
for a new position, it may be worthwhile to
request this exercise as part of a
paid-professional development opportunity.
March 30, 2008
I would love to see a Top 40 under Forty list
(sort of like Craine's list)recognizing the work
of professionals in the field of philanthropy.
March 12, 2008
(via e-mail to a colleague)
I've always scanned the field for leaders...just
so I could learn about their background,
look at their career choices, and try to direct
my own path from there.
I've learned, though, that there is a HUGE
gap in information that is provided about
practitioners of ...especially of color.... when
it comes to policy issues, governance, and
the environment.
You know what I could really use? A
collection of biographies about leaders in
the field....perhaps even including essays
that they pen about their own experiences
and challenges of working in the field....sort
of like the Philanthropy News Digest's
Newsmaker's interviews...just more personal.
Since I've been in Italy, I have noticed how
openly foundations and philanthropic
organizations here (evaluation firms,
consultant groups, etc.) allow their staff time
to spend at other foundations across the
Atlantic.
Typically, staff members will spend 2-3 weeks
at a US-based foundation to shadow
someone in an equivalent position.
I don't think this is a common practice, but
it's a fantastic way to increase on-the-job
learning, gain experience at another
institution, and build a professional network.
If you find yourself approaching an interview
for a new position, it may be worthwhile to
request this exercise as part of a
paid-professional development opportunity.
March 30, 2008
I would love to see a Top 40 under Forty list
(sort of like Craine's list)recognizing the work
of professionals in the field of philanthropy.
March 12, 2008
(via e-mail to a colleague)
I've always scanned the field for leaders...just
so I could learn about their background,
look at their career choices, and try to direct
my own path from there.
I've learned, though, that there is a HUGE
gap in information that is provided about
practitioners of ...especially of color.... when
it comes to policy issues, governance, and
the environment.
You know what I could really use? A
collection of biographies about leaders in
the field....perhaps even including essays
that they pen about their own experiences
and challenges of working in the field....sort
of like the Philanthropy News Digest's
Newsmaker's interviews...just more personal.
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