Where To Give? Three Things To Look For In An Organization

In his latest Giving Compass blog post, our chief executive David Bonbright suggests what characteristics to look for in an organization when preparing to give.

Where To Give? Three Things To Look For In An Organization

I have noticed three things showing up consistently in the very best organizations. Like any single characteristic, they are not a guarantee of overall excellence or likely impact. I commend them as important in themselves and also as a stimulus for probing conversations.

Outside-In. The best organizations recruit staff from the communities they serve. The longer an organization has been around, the larger proportion of program graduates I expect to see on staff. In looking for this, I ask: Where do you look to recruit your talent? If “program graduates” is not the answer, the explanations why are usually revealing. Continue reading…