Giving Compass' Take:

· Putnam Consulting Group explains why breaking out of the work bubble and becoming more involved in the issues will lead to more effective grantmaking.

· How can grantmakers become more involved in their communities?

· Read about the role of participatory grantmaking in philanthropy. 

Effective grantmaking rarely happens if grantmakers spend all their time behind their desks. Here are four reasons for grantmakers to leave the office and break out of the bubble:

  1. You learn more than if you’d stayed in the office.
  2. You identify new needs and opportunities.
  3. You and your team become better stewards of community resources.
  4. You increase your effectiveness and your ability to meet your mission.

There are many more reasons to break out of your bubble and engage more deeply in learning about the issues you address and the places you serve, whether that’s a single county or multiple communities around the globe. In fact, there’s no good reason not to. There may be excuses, but no good reasons.

Read the full article about effective grantmaking at Putnam Consulting Group.