Parker Foundation’s New Lead Program Officer and Guidelines
The private foundation, focused on the city of Lowell Massachusetts and its residents, highlights its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. read more
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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
Nonprofits Generating Revenue along with Social Impact
At upcoming NPO Conversation, GMA hosts Directors of nonprofit organizations with earned income from activity that is central to their social purpose. We would like to learn more about your work. read more
Resources
Funder-nonprofit relations matter, but is anyone listening?
The fraught relations between funders and nonprofit organizations was a hot topic in philanthropy last year. The key may be to re-imagine how grantmaking processes are structured. read more
It’s Time to Review Your Foundation Bylaws
Bylaws are intended to exert a powerful influence on foundation board behavior. Prepare for reflection and renewal. read more
