The Donor Is Not Always Right

(The following post was written by Sofia Michelakis, director of philanthropy development at Social Venture Partners Seattle. Michelakis' post, which was written in response to a recent post by fundraising consultant Kivi Leroux Miller, touches on the need for donors and funders to keep their focus on organizational outcomes rather than the administrative shortcomings that are common in the nonprofit world.)

Recently I attended a fundraising breakfast. The organization’s programs serve people who are homeless due to addiction and/or mental health issues. (...)