ECCF is thrilled to have its systems philanthropy approach included in The Philanthropic Initiative’s latest blog post highlighting trends they think will continue to gain momentum in 2020.
The Message from IFT Keynote Speaker Phil Buchanan? Be Courageous.
At the kickoff, Buchanan, who spoke for about a half-hour before taking questions, talked about the irrationality of expecting nonprofits to run like businesses. He explained his frustration at the false rhetoric he often hears about the social sector – organizations spend too much on overhead or they don’t innovate – and how he seeks to counteract it in every interaction he has with donors.