IDEAS / Q & A – Phil Hall

Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs stand as mythical figures in the history of urban planning and represent two sharply different approaches. Moses was a builder of epic proportions, whereas Jacobs was known for her preservationist work. Moses operated unilaterally, whereas Jacobs was rooted in community and organized successfully against two Moses projects.  Moses was a great strategist.  As an advocate of “organized complexity” Jacobs veered close to anarchy. These two giants helped to reshape urban life.  Phil Hall of GMA Foundations explains what they might teach present-day philanthropy. Continue Reading »

GRANTEES  IN THE NEWS

Source: WBUR

La Vida Scholars is a new college preparation program in Lynn, Massachusetts that requires parents to deposit $50 a month for three years. These college savings accounts are then matched dollar-for-dollar and can be used to cover college costs. A radio segment on WBUR, the Boston affiliate of National Public Radio, takes an indepth look at how such incentives for greater family involvement can improve the educational attainment of low-income youth.

To hear the radio segment, click here.

Featuring La Vida, Inc, a grantee of the Ludcke Foundation, the Ratshesky Foundation, the Ludcke Foundation and the Clipper Ship Foundation.

CLIENT ADVISORY

Summary: Are family dynamics getting in the way of board work? Do long-standing patterns of interaction hinder decision-making? Do you wish to avoid potential difficulties in the future if your family foundation is adding new members to its board?

At a recent workshop conducted by Mary Phillips, president of GMA Foundations, these questions were addressed, and in this client advisory, we offer the following advice on how to achieve good communication and healthy interaction – the keys to successful governance. We suggest proactive solutions that inspire purposeful interaction at board meetings and discuss interventions that can be applied in problem situations. Continue Reading »