by Milena Fraccari | Aug 21, 2020 | ShiftHappens
When I was a monk, my days began with four hours of meditation. Today, my life looks very different and the demands on my time have increased; I have my team at The Pollination Project to think of, and I am also a husband, father, and community volunteer. Even still,...
by Milena Fraccari | Aug 21, 2020 | ShiftHappens
This week, Jim Rivett would have turned 62. Although I never met him, I continue to be inspired by him. Jim died in 2018, but he packed so much life and love into his years on earth that the reverberations of his legacy continue to ripple out. Jim was a boundless...
by Milena Fraccari | Aug 21, 2020 | ShiftHappens
Perhaps you have dreamed of a project that would make the world a better place, but worried you needed to wait for large donations to make it happen. I am here to release you from that misconception. I am here to tell you that you can have an indelible impact in your...
by Milena Fraccari | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Lately, I’ve been inspired by the work and thoughts of author Margaret Wheatley, who founded the Berkana Institute. Her books tackle big questions that are relevant for the many issues the world is facing right now. How do we truly end systemic racism, stop climate...
by Milena Fraccari | Jul 21, 2020 | ShiftHappens
A recent analysis by candid.org found that over half of grant dollars allocated by American foundations went to just 1% of recipient organizations. This tracks with what we know about the philanthropic sector more generally; by and large, most foundation support is...
