Cynthia Sanborn and Felipe Portocarrero (eds.), Philanthropy and Social Change in Latin America (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University, David Rockefeller Center for …

This article examines four essential tools for cultivating high-performing teams within the philanthropic sector, drawing on the experience of a large U.S.-based foundation. The tools discussed are giving and receiving feedback, the art of appreciations, organizing meetings for accountability, and assessing team communication styles, all applied with a racial equity lens. The authors argue that utilizing these tools leads to more cohesive and effective teams, better equipped to address large-scale social issues, thereby enhancing philanthropy's overall impact.