Foundation for the Mid South

More Than Words Series
4-part series that describes the Foundation for the Mid South's organizational transformation emphasizing racial, social, and economic equity. (2008)

Part 1: Moving Beyond the Status Quo
Shares the Foundation's organizational transformation to support and invest in racial, social, and economic equity and the impact the process is having on the organizational and grantmaking strategies.
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Part 2: Navigating Transformation: Uncertainty and Fear of the Unknown
Reflects on the leadership challenges that chief executive officers must negotiate as they work with both boards and staff throughout a transformation process.
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Part 3: Taking Governance Seriously
Describes the process the Foundation for the Mid South board followed in its efforts to develop a governing board prepared to lead the foundation as it works more deliberately on issues of equity.
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Part 4: Documentation Matters
Assesses how documentation can enhance the transformation process, including the seven memoranda chronicling the work of the Mid South Commission to Build Philanthropy.
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Reflection: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita 1-year Anniversary
1-year anniversary reflection on the status of the Mid South in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. (2006) Wilmer Shields Rich Medal Winner.
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Hurricane Katrina: Looking Ahead
Details the Foundation for the Mid South's meeting with regional stakeholders in Memphis, TN following Hurricane Katrina on September 15, 2005. (2005)
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Hurricane Relief and Rebuilding
Details a meeting hosted by the Independent Sector and the Foundation for the Mid South in Washington D.C. with policy makers, philanthropic leaders, and business executives to discuss the effects of Hurricane Katrina and the outcome of the Memphis meeting. (2005)
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