The National Center for Family Philanthropy has published a blog post on a foundation's journey to explore and support innovation in its work and the work of its grantees. The post was co-written by Marshall Ginn and the President of the F.M. Kirby Foundation Justin Kiczek. Click on the image below to be taken directly to the post.

Reflections from the PEAK Grantmaking convening in St Louis March 2026

A response to an article in the Johnson Center's 2026 11 Trends in Philanthropy report.

As a consultant, I am often asked to solve a problem or to recommend a course of action for a client. But over the years, I have found that my role as a consultant has evolved beyond simply telling clients what they should do. It equally involves asking clients provocative questions to prompt a discovery of their own answers to the situations they face. It’s a balancing act I often find myself in, serving as both consultant and coach. I am learning to say, “What do you make