http://philanthrofiles.org/2013/03/05/small-foundations-embrace-advocacy-to-catalyze-change/ the Association of Small Foundations’ blog Sat, 07 Dec 2013 23:24:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://philanthrofiles.org/2013/03/05/small-foundations-embrace-advocacy-to-catalyze-change/#comment-784 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:48:14 +0000 http://philanthrofiles.org/?p=3242#comment-784 Small foundations sometimes confuse advocacy with the prohibtion on lobbying by private foundations. As Andy deftly and directly points out, there are many ways in which foundations can effect public policy without lobbying. Advocating for policy change can complement and increase the effectivenss of a foundation’s grantmaking agenda. Foundations should not be afraid to raise their voices.

]]> http://philanthrofiles.org/2013/03/05/small-foundations-embrace-advocacy-to-catalyze-change/#comment-781 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:25:07 +0000 http://philanthrofiles.org/?p=3242#comment-781 Thanks, Andy, for your clarity and encouragement in what can seem to be muddy waters in which to tread. I agree with your comment that “Few institutions in our society have the perspective and freedom to see across a community and make sense of a complex problem.” Our autonomy gives us power and flexibility. In the end, it’s all about relationships and working together, right?

]]>