Throughout the conference presenters shared their transcripts and slide decks and pointed us to many other resources for those who want to follow a thread further.
Scroll down for more, or jump directly to: Wisdom from our Community | People-Centered Philanthropy | Right-Fit Evidence | Capacity Building as a Funder
Wisdom from our Community
General conference info
- Conference schedule
- Directory of conference attendees & participants
PCP Sessions
- Steve Komanapalli’s First Person talk Driving Excellence with Values
- Fritz Kling’s Wise Heads interview with Gene Davis and Michael Jackson
Table Talks
One of the best parts of the conference every year is the afternoon break-out session, where we gather together to learn with and from our peers around organized discussion topics. This year there were 7 table topics planned. Read on for brief discussions and optional additional resources and background reading for each topic:
Topic #1: The Culture of Excellence
Keeping in mind the theme of the conference, groups discussed how their organization defines excellence and has been able to move toward excellence in certain areas and is striving for excellence in others.
Resources:
- An article from Bridgespan on organizational culture: Four Actions Nonprofit Leaders can Take to Transform Organizational Culture
Topic #2: Excellence through Integrated Philanthropy
Discussion was designed to encourage deeper contemplation based on the morning’s presentation by Scott Todd about the Integrated Philanthropy approach.
Resources:
- Additional reading about Scott Todd’s approach on his website
- From Grantcraft, the guide Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources through Participatory Grantmaking
- From SSIR, the article Community Engagement Matters
Topic #3: Excellence through Inclusivity
This discussion included insight on inclusivity to represent the diversity of those organizations that you support (minority-run, small vs. large budgets, etc.)
Resources:
- Global Leadership Network’s Summit Breakfast, featuring Sam Collier: video
Topic #4: Excellence through Impact Investing
Impact investing refers to investments “made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial spiritual, social or environmental impact alongside a financial return.” Impact investments provide capital to address spiritual, social and/or environmental issues.
Resources:
- Reading and information on Impact Foundation’s website
Topic #5: Excellence through Collaboration
Discussion examined if strategic collaboration moves organizations (both ministries / non-profits and giving organizations) closer to excellence.
Resources:
- A talk by Kevin Palau that explores partnerships between cities and churches
- Kevn Palau’s book Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live out the Gospel
Topic #6: Excellence through Growth and Succession
Healthy organizations develop plans for training, growth and succession.
Resources:
- Good to Great and the Social Sectors, by Jim Collins
Topic #7: Measuring Excellence
Discussion centered around determining how the outputs & outcomes of what you do moves your organization, and those you support, closer to excellence.
People-Centered Philanthropy – Scott Todd
Resources:
- Slide deck from Scott’s main presentation, People-Centered Philanthropy
- Scott’s personal website
- Website for the Integrated Philanthropy Initiative, where Scott is a partner
- Beneficiary vs. Customer video
“Right Fit” Evidence – Dean Karlan
Resources:
- Slides from Dean’s presentation
- Dean Karlan’s interview on the Freakonomics podcast: Is the Protestant Work Ethic Real?
- The Goldilocks Challenge: Right-fit Evidence for the Social Sector, by Dean Karlan
- More Than Good Intentions: Improving How the World’s Poor Borrow, Save, Farm, Learn, and Stay Healthy, by Dean Karlan
Capacity Building as a Funder – Meredith Pollin
Resources:
- Slides from Meredith’s workshop
- Pew Trust’s Evaluation Capacity Building Initiative
Please Note: All links to external websites are for informational purposes only. The views or opinions represented in articles, blogs, videos, and other media do not necessarily represent those of PCP as an organization or of any individual member.