Publications

I like to work in the worlds of effective philanthropy, evaluation and measurement, and nonprofit capacity building. I also like to read and write about these topics, learning and sharing along the way.

Here’s a selection of articles, papers, and book chapters I’ve written:

 

Articles

Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund Collection

Featured
Why Community Listening is Critical to Achieve Effective Philanthropy
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Melinda Tuan featured on Filantropia Puerto Rico Podcast: Listening, Responding and Shifting Power
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Tensions in Funder Learning: Reflections on a Participatory Grantmaking Initiative
Tensions in Funder Learning: Reflections on a Participatory Grantmaking Initiative
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What Is Funder Listening to Shift Power?
What Is Funder Listening to Shift Power?
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Worksheet: What Motivates Your Giving?
Worksheet: What Motivates Your Giving?
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What is Your Philanthropic Personality?
What is Your Philanthropic Personality?
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Worksheet: What Issues Do I Want to Fund?
Worksheet: What Issues Do I Want to Fund?
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Ask the Experts: What is Nonprofit Effectiveness?
Ask the Experts: What is Nonprofit Effectiveness?
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Ask the Experts: What is a Charitable Mission Statement?
Ask the Experts: What is a Charitable Mission Statement?
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Ask the Experts & Worksheet: Landscape Scans 101
Ask the Experts & Worksheet: Landscape Scans 101
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Worksheet: Finding Effective Nonprofit Organizations
Worksheet: Finding Effective Nonprofit Organizations
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Due Diligence Checklist
Due Diligence Checklist
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Worksheet: Determining Your Philanthropic Approach – Identifying the “Why, When, Where, What, How, and With Whom” of Your Giving
Worksheet: Determining Your Philanthropic Approach – Identifying the “Why, When, Where, What, How, and With Whom” of Your Giving
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Worksheet: Craft and Test Your Charitable Mission Statement
Worksheet: Craft and Test Your Charitable Mission Statement
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Worksheet: Budgeting for Your Philanthropy
Worksheet: Budgeting for Your Philanthropy
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Resource Guide
Resource Guide
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Finding and Funding Effective Nonprofit Organizations
Finding and Funding Effective Nonprofit Organizations
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How to Make a Major Gift: An Overview
How to Make a Major Gift: An Overview
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Joining A Nonprofit Board of Directors
Joining A Nonprofit Board of Directors
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Families and Philanthropy: An Overview for Donors
Families and Philanthropy: An Overview for Donors
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High-Impact Strategies to Help You Find a Focus for Your Philanthropy
High-Impact Strategies to Help You Find a Focus for Your Philanthropy
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Effective Philanthropy in a Time of Crisis
Effective Philanthropy in a Time of Crisis
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Measuring and Maximizing the Results of Your Philanthropy
Measuring and Maximizing the Results of Your Philanthropy
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Ramping Up Your Philanthropy
Ramping Up Your Philanthropy
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Engaging the Next Generation in Your Philanthropy
Engaging the Next Generation in Your Philanthropy
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Transitions in Family Philanthropy
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Investing for Impact
Investing for Impact
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Crafting Your Charitable Mission Statement
Crafting Your Charitable Mission Statement
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Getting Started with Your Philanthropy
Getting Started with Your Philanthropy
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How to be an Effective Nonprofit Board Member
How to be an Effective Nonprofit Board Member
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Stanford Social Innovation Review

Center for Effective Philanthropy

Other Publications

Podcasts