The Philanthropic
Nearly 20 years raising millions for equity-centered causes. Founder of Quarrie Development Group. Writing honestly about how philanthropy actually works; the funding dynamics, the leadership decisions, and what the sector avoids talking about.
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What "No Budget" Actually Means
I want to be clear about something before I get into this, because I think it will be misread otherwise.
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President & CEO of Quarrie Development Group. Writing about the uncomfortable truths in nonprofits: power dynamics, how AI is reshaping fundraising, and who gets to do this work.
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