Pulling Back the Veil: Top 5 Things Grantees and Funders Wish the Other Knew
By Laurence A. Pagnoni, MPA Black Fox Philanthropy and Candid (formerly Foundation Center, which recently combined with GuideStar to form a brand new organization) co-hosted a gathering for capacity building partners and NGOs at Opportunity Collaboration last October. Why? We had a burning question for the Funder and NGO attendees that could help clear a path to stronger alliances and greater impact: “What do you wish each other knew that would make a difference in your relationships, how you do your work in the world, and the impact you are having?” The following is paraphrased but essentially in their own words without Candid or Black