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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...
Articles
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...
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...
Videos
Research
Commentary: Actionable Steps for Addressing Pediatric Pain in Rural and Underserved Communities: Disrupting Our Approach to Psychological Science and Care
Although chronic pain is one of the most common health issues affecting children, disparities in access to behavioral healthcare limit its proper identification and management. There is a critical...
A Multi‐Site Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial Of The Treatment And Education Approach For Childhood‐Onset Lupus (TEACH) Program: Study Design And COVID‐19 Adaptations
Childhood-onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (cSLE) is an autoimmune disease associated with fatigue, mood symptoms, and pain. Fortunately, these symptoms are potentially modifiable with...
Feminist Community Engagement Disrupted: Pathways for Boundary Spanning and Engagement During Disruption
Feminist community-engaged scholars and practitioners value deep relationship building with their community partners, which can be challenging during periods of disruption. Increasingly, disruptions...
