Foundations
Using Knowledge to Improve Funder Practice
Many organizations are creating and disseminating knowledge about the practice of philanthropy, but does that information actually influence how funders operate?
Tag: Grantmaking
Philanthropy & Funding
The Pink Hats Were Awesome. Now Let’s Deliver.
We need to double down on the gritty business of impact. Here’s how.
Impact Investing
Amplifying Impact with Mission Investments
How foundations can reimagine a proven philanthropic tool to more effectively address today’s social and environmental challenges.
Impact Investing
Philanthropic Pioneers: Foundations and the Rise of Impact Investing
As impact investing expands in scope and sophistication, foundations are leading the way.
Philanthropy & Funding
Shifting Philanthropy From Charity to Justice
We need a new framework for giving to address America's economic, social, and political inequalities.
Collaboration
Funding Without Prescription
In bringing the nutrition cohort a carefully calculated strategy, patient capital, and a willingness to let go, Newman’s Own Foundation is demonstrating success at the heart of the collaboration challenge.
Foundations
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.
Philanthropy & Funding
Eliminating Implicit Bias in Grantmaking Practice
Some of philanthropy’s core practices may unwittingly be leading funders to perpetuate the inequities they’re trying to eliminate.
Education
Rethinking Business Plan Competitions
Examining the pitfalls and potential of social business plan competitions, and how educators can redesign them for greater impact.
Foundations
Seeking and Solving
Through an online crowdsourcing platform, one foundation is reaching new types of partners who offer new types of solutions.