The Outsized Impact Award celebrates an individual from an Exponent Philanthropy member organization whose giving has achieved results that are greater than expected. Get to know the 2025 finalists below. Jessica Olson Grants Director, John T. Vucurevich Foundation As Grants Director of the John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) in Rapid City, South Dakota, Jessica Olson has... Read More
Imagine your neighborhood, town, city, or rural community is facing a significant need or an exciting opportunity, yet it is lacking the financial resources to respond. Too often, the funding and decisions that shape our communities are made far from home without local voices at the table. Even when wealth has been built from the... Read More
Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy (CLIP) is a mindset that transforms lean funders from grantmakers into changemakers. Rooted in humility, passion, curiosity, and patience, CLIP encourages funders to build deep relationships, understand the systems in which they work, and use every asset at their disposal—not just dollars—to spark lasting change. This case study shows how Colleen... Read More
In today’s rapidly changing world, where urgent needs, economic uncertainty, and a historic transfer of wealth are reshaping philanthropy, foundations are reexamining a core question: Should they exist in perpetuity or spend down their assets within a set timeframe? This debate isn’t new, but it feels especially relevant as funders weigh their desire for a... Read More