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“It is hard to say ‘no’ graciously; it is even harder to say ‘yes’ wisely.”

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Wise Philanthropy™ is a firm dedicated to helping individuals, families, and foundations, and the nonprofits they fund, to make better decisions. We believe philanthropic grantmaking should align with the values, culture, and priorities of the funder, be effectively invested in recipient organizations, and be informed by thoughtful and educated decision-making.

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Marker Goldsmith Philanthropy Advisors and Wise Philanthropy provide advisory services to philanthropic families, foundations and grantmakers, including funder education, grantmaking strategy and program evaluation.

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Saying ‘Yes’ Wisely

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To L3C or Not to L3C? That was the Question

February 11th, 2013

All of us who are funders know the moment. At some point in a conversation, especially at a social event,…

What would you have said?

February 8th, 2013

Incident #1. There I was, minding my own business at the hot tub while on vacation. I was reading a…

Disruption…Can “change” happen without it?

January 22nd, 2013

It is much more fun to be Mr. Nice Guy, to get all those ego strokes when, at the end…

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Upcoming Talks

  • March 25, 2013 –
    April 1, 2013 (All Day)
    Washington, DC
  • April 7, 2013 –
    April 9, 2013 (All Day)
    Council of Foundations Annual Meetings
  • April 24, 2013 –
    April 25, 2013 (All Day)
    AIP Conf
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