Yes. According to the 2026 Foundation Operations & Management Report, staff size increases steadily with asset size among foundations with few or no staff. Across all participating foundations, the average was 4 paid staff (median: 3). As expected, foundations with larger asset bases tend to employ more staff, though many remain relatively lean even at higher... Read More
Many nonprofits are navigating an increasingly unpredictable environment marked by funding volatility, rising demand, and ongoing capacity challenges. Multiyear general operating support helps address these realities by combining long-term commitments with flexible funding. Together, this approach allows organizations to: Plan beyond a single year, supporting more thoughtful strategy and decision-making Invest in staff and core... Read More
Funders and nonprofits are starting to use AI across grantmaking and day-to-day operations to streamline work and free up staff time, while remaining mindful of risks related to accuracy, bias, and data privacy. Common uses include: Supporting the grants process: Nonprofits are using AI to draft and adapt grant proposals, proofread applications, and assess eligibility.... Read More
Data from Exponent Philanthropy’s 2026 Foundation Operations and Management Report, featured in The Hows & Whys of Multiyear General Operating Support, show that multiyear GOS is still used by a minority of foundations, but in intentional, high-impact ways. In the most recent fiscal year, 32% of foundations made multiyear GOS grants. These awards were larger... Read More
The Principles of Black Equity Framework, created by the Black Equity Collective, offers practical prompts and milestones that lean funders can use to integrate equity, care, and systems thinking into everyday grantmaking, evaluation, and learning. Read More
This sample from The Buck Foundation outlines how a single-staff executive director manages grant cycles, board communication, finances, and grantee relationships over the course of a year. Read More