Philanthropy Work

Who Takes Care of the Person Managing the Partnership?

When did you last have a dedicated hour to reflect on the relational dynamics in a partnership you are managing? Not to plan the next meeting, not to update a logframe, not to draft the agenda for the steering committee. But to actually sit with what is going on between the people involved, including yourself: what trust has been built and what has been quietly eroding, whose voice has been shrink

Beyond Frameworks: The Essential Mindsets for Successful Partnerships

In an era defined by complex challenges and interconnected systems, partnerships involving multiple stakeholders and sectors have become a vital mechanism for achieving systemic change, particularly in philanthropy and education. While frameworks, tools, and organizational strategies often take center stage in public and informal discussions about partnership building, the real engine of sustainab

Speaking in Tongues: Navigating the Hidden Languages of Social Impact Work.

If you want to find a job or career in the social impact world, you might be using language that is highly connotated with a specific sub-sector, such as impact investing, NGO formal government slang. I reflect on what it takes to master the different languages and how it helps when building trust and multi-stakeholder coalitions.

How to Become a Program Manager in the Philanthropic Sector

In the world of philanthropy, Program Managers play a pivotal role. They are the architects of change, orchestrating programs that tackle some of society’s most pressing challenges. But what does it take to step into this role? What skills do you need, and how can you acquire them? Let's explore. I first engaged with ChatGPT to determine core skills for a Program Manager in Philanthropy. The list