SELECT PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
How Foundations Can Tackle the Mental Health Crisis
Description: Courage is the defining quality of people with mental and behavioral health challenges, who brave daunting internal and external challenges to seek help. Courage is also the key...
Philanthropy’s Uneasy Journey Into Mental Health Grantmaking
Philanthropy’s Uneasy Journey Into Mental Health Grantmaking,” featured in the Foundation Review Journal, dives deep into philanthropy’s evolving role in confronting the escalating crisis of mental...
Place-Based Philanthropy: Who is that in my backyard?
This research-based article explores many underpinnings of place-based philanthropic practice. It reports on dynamics, challenges, and competing approaches employed by local and non-local...
Powerful, high-performing employees and psychological entitlement: The detrimental effects on citizenship behaviors
This research-based article examines the antecedents and consequences of power and entitlement in a work environment, especially where there is significant interdependence and shared work. A stark...
Looking Back on Philanthropy in a Pandemic
Foundation Colleagues Share Common Perspectives from Across the Pond. This commentary with London-based colleague, Caroline Broadhurst, observes changes in philanthropic practice during the recent...
The Role of Collaboration in Effective Philanthropy
The Center for Effective Philanthropy introduces our recent research on rural philanthropy and foundation-to-foundation collaboration, which summarizes insights from empirical findings. Rural...
Rural Foundation Collaboration: Houston We Have a Problem
Article in the International Journal of Community Well-Being reveals new research on rural philanthropy and funder collaboration. In addition to exploring issues essential to both rural philanthropy...
The Influence of a Place-Based Foundation and a Public University in Growing a Rural Health Workforce
The Influence of a Place-Based Foundation and a Public University in Growing a Rural Health Workforce. Placed-based foundations represent a very special form of philanthropic practice. Their...
Foundation Transparency: Opacity – It’s Complicated
This peer-reviewed article employs empirical evidence to explore, through the lens of transparency and power sharing dynamics, how foundation-grantee relationships can evolve into dynamic...
The Dark Side of Transparency
This article in Philanthropy Magazine explores negative consequences that can arise from certain foundation engagement in certain transparent practices. By Robert J. (Bob) Reid [ss_social_share...
Foundation Transparency – Podcast with Bob Reid
Bob Reid has presented his research on philanthropic practice, including foundation transparency, in several countries. It turns out that foundations from across varying jurisdictions share concerns...
Followers Empower Their Leaders – Leadership Influence is Deferential, Temporal and Conditional
This piece explores the source of power leaders can access for exercising positive influence. It recognizes the innate power residing within followers, calling for humble leadership that seeks to...
Six Strategies for Grantee-Centered Philanthropy – Recent Research Findings
This article highlights six select strategies allowing foundations to advance grantee relations for deeper, more meaningful engagement. By Robert J. (Bob) Reid [ss_social_share...
Advent of Volunteer Tourism – New Form of Charitable Giving?
This piece reports on observations related to growth of a new style of philanthropic engagement – integrating tourism with charitable activity. By Robert J. (Bob) Reid [ss_social_share...
Banding Together in the Spirit of Rotary to Empower Women in Bolivia
This post discusses an exciting global development project involving a Rotary Foundation grant, a remarkable global NGO, and volunteers combining efforts to empower women in extreme poverty. By...
Successfully Recruiting a Healthcare Workforce to Rural Communities
This article provides a case study of the successful recruitment of healthcare workers to a rural community. By Robert J. (Bob) Reid [ss_social_share networks="facebook;twitter;linkedin"...
Good News, Bad News – Time Will Tell
This article exposes the reality of uncertain outcomes underlying new developments, highlighting complexities in attempting to foretell how they might result in negative or positive outcomes. By...
Followers Empower Their Leaders – Leadership Influence is Deferential, Temporal and Conditional
By Robert J. (Bob) Reid Is there a relationship between leadership and power or one’s position within an organization? It has been said that power is the ability to exercise influence while...
5 Essential Keys to Unlocking Personal/Professional Potential
This post offers insights into how personal and professional potential are unlocked for exponential development. By Robert J. (Bob) Reid [ss_social_share networks="facebook;twitter;linkedin"...
Integrating Elements of Positive Peace in Global Development Projects
This post shares an example of the use of positive peace in developing an effective global development project. The following is an interview presented at the May 30, 2020 Bolivian National Rotary...
Leadership Really Matters in Difficult Times
This article explores the importance and role of leadership in, especially challenging times. Leadership can be the defining difference in how groups evolve, overcome, and excel. By Robert J. (Bob)...
Small Nonprofits Are Making Big Contributions During Crisis
We can easily be seduced by arrogance of scale – seeking to exclusively realize impact only at macro levels. This piece explores the significance of smaller, pragmatic, incremental approaches. By...
Elevating Foundation Impact in Times of Unprecedented Crisis
Crises can represent opportunities for changemakers. Willingness to embrace change may be more fertile in times of pronounced challenge and/or threat. How foundations respond in such times can be...
Contextualizing Foundation-Grantee Relations
Most foundations are disproportionately dependent upon grantee organizations to operationalize their desired interventions for positive change. So, it is critical to understand complex dynamics...
Blurred Boundaries: A New World for Some Foundation / Grantee Partnerships
This article explores important funder-grantee partnership dynamics that are especially unique to private philanthropic settings. By Robert (Bob) Reid www.edgephilanthropy.com Home Customized...
podcasts, webminars, live interviews
Podcast on Foundation Transparency
The foundation literature is rich with opined positioning regarding how foundations should manage a transparent practice. This podcast explores evidence-based considerations regarding both...
Together For Peace With Reem Ghuniam, Featuring Bob Reid
Episode 8: Together For Peace: A living room conversation with Reem Ghunaim – Living Room Conversations International peace leader, Reem Ghunaim, interviews Bob Reid on his personal and professional...
Successful Generations Episode 089: “Millennial Engagement in Family Philanthropy with Bob Reid”
Interview by Ellie Frey Zagel What You Will Discover:- How family philanthropy and family foundations are growing exponentially in the USA.- The impact that family philanthropy can have on social...
