Steven E. Mayer, Ph.D
Let’s celebrate our independence by sending birthday gifts to those organizations that are trying to change the system so the…
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I turned my list of indicators of enslavement into their more positive form, calling them “indicators of freedom.” Consider them…
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If institutional barriers to fairness is the problem in our systems of economic development, justice, school-to-life pathways, etc., then how…
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A curious donor will wonder where they might see signs that their donation is “making a difference.” My simple answer:…
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It’s a nonprofit’s responsibility – and opportunity – to understand and help others appreciate its own construct of effectiveness in…
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“The world isn’t going to be saved overnight, or in a year, or with the one just-right program or policy. It’s people that will save the world, working in a smart accumulation of efforts that together make progress against specific substantial goals.” Steven E. Mayer
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Creating one’s own evaluation standards is good practice for any nonprofit, whether given special authorization or not. It creates opportunities…
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Your foundation’s grantmaking guidelines reflect your Board’s choice of philanthropic strategy, whether you meant them to or not. Do your…
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Projects that work well and produce good outcomes are more likely to capture the eye of funders. Good outcomes in…
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The assets view is a growth model. It’s constructive, creative, and progressive. The “assets model of community development,” as distinct…
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