By Lindsay Matush, The Brown Sisters Foundation
In her previous posts on PhilanthroFiles, ASF member Lindsay Matush shared the questions for nonprofits and questions for fellow funders that informed her foundation’s pursuit of impact. Here she discusses the value of adding self-assessment to the dialogue.
The best path to impact lies at the intersection of effectiveness, capacity, and passion. As you engage in self-reflection and board dialogue, you will find that a host of possible strategies for impact emerge.
Each foundation’s unique approach to impact will represent its passion, character, leadership, capacity, and history. As we dialogue with other funders, nonprofits, and thought leaders in the field, I find it’s important to honestly self-assess—to have great conversations with our board about our unique appetite and approach.
Here are some questions to get you going.
