This paper is the culmination of five years’ work evaluating Ford Foundation’s portfolio of grants, “Community Philanthropy and Racial Equity in the American South.” It is based on reflective, focused, and appreciative conversations with nearly 100 philanthropic organizations operating in both African American and White American settings. […]
I went to see “12 Years a Slave” the other night, but was a little apprehensive about going, given what I’d heard. To keep it together I decided to write down all the indicators of […]
There’s a problem with using a single measure of success. It may seem simple, but a single measure of a charitable organization’s productivity, no matter how common-sensible, isn’t nearly enough to convey all that’s important. […]
There’s a hopeful mantra going around in evaluation circles that “you get what you measure.” Personally, I don’t believe it. I’ve been trying to measure social justice for years, and I can’t say I’ve seen […]
In “Making a Difference #3” we talked about a charitable organization with a straightforward mission, “serving those most in need.” The organization then uses what seems to be a straightforward measure of success, “pounds of […]
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