Could a philanthropic advisor help you give better?
Download a guide that answers common questions about the role advisors play in supporting charitable planning and giving, as well as factors to consider before engaging one. read more
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– Executive Director, Family Foundation
Case Studies
A Grantmaker’s Impact Assessment: Yes, and…
Our client had evidence that their grants had led to major policy changes and benefits for communities, but they wanted to know more - to learn and adjust.
Nonprofit-Funder Relationships, Confident Grantmaking
Recently we witnessed a grant application from a small charter elementary school in an economically struggling port city spark a private foundation board’s enthusiasm in an unusual way.
A Family’s Donor-Advised Fund Finds Strategic Focus
A field-building approach helped the Rudolph Family Fund achieve greater strategic clarity and increased impact.
Advisory board guides collaborative conservation grants
A regional environment funder conducts research and consults with an advisory board to help conserve more land at a faster rate.
News
Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements
Workshop: November 13, Boston. For grantmakers at all levels of experience with due diligence. read more
Resources
Our Favorite Foundation Board Meeting Traditions
Traditions are an important ingredient of a healthy organizational culture. Our favorite foundation meetings balance the often hurried and transactional work of governance with small traditions in opening and closing each board meeting. read more
Nonprofit Social Enterprise Requires Adept Leadership
Three key ideas funders should consider when evaluating the strength of a nonprofit social enterprise. read more
Chronic poverty changes a child’s brain with adverse effects lasting into adulthood.
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trauma and resilience fund