Who Holds the Keys? Unlocking Foundation Board Support for a Sector in Crisis
As federal funding disappears and community organizations close, much of the power to respond sits with foundation boards—and the moment to use it is now.
Ellie Buteau
What Large, Unrestricted Gifts Do for Nonprofit Leaders
A study of MacKenzie Scott’s early giving reveals how transformational generous general operating support can be.
Foundation CEO Angst: Moral Imperatives and Insomnia
A new study reveals that foundation leaders are more self-critical than ever and are seeking urgently to create greater social impact.
Luck of the Draw
Grantees of foundations have little control over which program officer takes their case. Yet program officers make or break grantees’ experiences with foundations. To trigger social change, foundations must give program officers better training, clearer expectations, and regular performance feedback.