Case Study Archives | GMA Foundations

How a Diversity Focus Changed One Foundation’s Board

Leadership sees its own diversity as essential to driving change. Shaping the board is an iterative process, an invitation to reflect on its intentions. read more

Deep community relationships drive strong philanthropy

The Miller Foundation is a testament to the value of deep engagement in philanthropy. So - how does one go about building community relationships? read more

Foundation’s DEI Progress Reflects its Place-Based Grantmaking

Over two decades, the Parker Foundation has welcomed stakeholders into the fold. Today's board diversity reflects its place-based grantmaking strategy. read more

Family’s Legacy of Giving Bound by Two Pandemics

Hoffberger Family Foundation's response to COVID-19 crisis in Baltimore is rooted in historic context and in the founders’ spirit of generosity. read more

Reflective Practice for a Small Foundation

For a small foundation's reflective practice, grantee stories are a valuable source of learning and inspiration, and thinking differently about the future. read more

Board diversity efforts strengthen foundation leadership

A foundation makes inclusion and diversity a priority for its own board, pioneering a fellowship program and a community advisory board. read more

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. read more

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. read more

Agreeing on Guidelines for Meaningful Giving

Frustrated by a lack of coherence and meaning in their joint giving, the Ravenswood family turned to the philanthropic advisors at GMA for guidance. The four adult siblings had succeeded their mother as advisors to a giving program... read more