Comments for Tactical Philanthropy

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Dorian Adams

Dorian Adams — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:42:38 +0000

Sean, you did a brilliant job all around and truly made a positive difference on the philanthropic landscape!
Hope to see you soon into the new year! Would love to have you guys come visit us in Sonoma on our vineyard.
All best – Dorian

Comment on Charity Navigator 2.0 in Context by David Hunter

David Hunter — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:24:10 +0000

This is a very welcome update from a major shaper of philanthropic giving. I respect the thoughtfulness that has gone into the revision of CN’s rating system to take accountability into the equation, but of course look forward to the day when CN puts commensurate weight on evidence that a given not-for-profit organization is actually delivering what its mission statement, goals and objectives promise.
Avanti!
David Hunter

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Allison Fine

Allison Fine — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:53:39 +0000

Bravo, Sean! Have a great, well-deserved break and have fun with your family. We’ll all be here when you get back in whatever way you choose.
Allison

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:56:10 +0000

Thanks so much, Bobby.

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by bobby vassallo

bobby vassallo — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:19:19 +0000

Sean, I just saw your post, and Ken Berger’s lines. You brought a voice of reason and understanding to all of this. 5 years ago, you could not have imagined these economic conditions or the effect they have had on charitable giving.

I have enjoyed your blog and the many good things I’ve seen written by you and your followers. I am hoping you get back to this soon. You’re a natural. Thank you for your efforts.
Bobby Vassallo

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:10:22 +0000

Thanks Ian. You’ll always be the guy who got me to Yale! Good luck in all you do.

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Ian David Moss

Ian David Moss — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:53:08 +0000

Please add my voice to the chorus of well-wishers and gratitude-expressers in this thread. I’ve been honored to know you a little bit for the past three years, and to have been a reader for all of that time and more. I always appreciated that you gave the time of day to someone whose main interest was something crazy like the arts. I completely understand the need to take a break, but I hope we’ll be reading your wonderful writing again before long.

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Daniel Bassill

Daniel Bassill — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:05:03 +0000

Sean, I hope you’ll find some other space to keep sharing the ideas you’ve written about in your blog. We’re a long way from creating the type of understanding and support of social benefit work that is needed to achieve long-term results.

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:17:34 +0000

Thanks Mike. I used philanthropy blogs as a major resource when I was first learning about the field. I’m glad I was able to play that role for you.

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:16:39 +0000

Thanks so much Chris. I really appreciate your support.

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Chris Cardona

Chris Cardona — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:40:41 +0000

Thank you Sean, for everything you’ve done to generate ideas, to build community, and to inspire so many of us to blog about philanthropy. You’ve been an inspiration on many levels, and I look forward to hearing of your success in anything you put your mind to. The philanthropy blogosphere won’t be the same without you.

Warm best wishes,
Chris

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Robert Stockton

Robert Stockton — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:08:23 +0000

Sean,
Your ability to observe, disect, analyze and summarize complex issues has always amazed me. Find something you are passionate about and throw yourself into it. That’s what you’ve done and I know you will continue.

Wishing you the greatest success.

Bob

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Mike Quinn

Mike Quinn — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:30:11 +0000

Sean,
Your blog and writings have been immensely helpful in shaping my own thoughts as I entered into the world of philanthropy. I look forward to seeing where you go from here!
~Mike

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Susan Stockton

Susan Stockton — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:38:25 +0000

Sean,
As always, you have given 150% of yourself. You have educated and enlightened all of us. Thank you and enjoy your sabbatical.
I know you will continue to find new worlds to conquer and that will add to your passion for life. Love, Sue

Comment on Tactical Philanthropy Goes On Sabbatical by Sean Stannard-Stockton

Sean Stannard-Stockton — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:27:39 +0000

Thanks Pete. I wrote almost every day for about 4 years and 8 months. When I slowed down this summer, I excused myself at first by saying I could write better stuff if I wrote less. But in truth, I think that blogging only works if you absolutely pour yourself into it and eat, drink and sleep your subject. If you do that, you can learn a ton and build something special. But once that runs out, it is better to move on.

I haven’t lost my passion for philanthropy at all. But I have other passions to attend to for at least a little while.