Not a member yet? Click here to join Webinar Library Grantmaking I Boards and Governance I Investments I Tax and Legal The State of Small-Staffed Foundations Journeys to Equity Nuance of Words: Re-Framing Language to Increase Advocacy Philanthropy + Journalism x Society’s Possibilities = YOUR opportunity Making the Most of Your Membership... Read More
Member Snapshot Exponent Philanthropy is the country’s largest association of funders and the only one dedicated to serving foundations with few or no staff, philanthropic families and individual donors. We provide high-quality, cost-effective programs, resources, and connections that maximize our members’ time and money for the benefit of diverse communities and causes. Partnership Opportunities Our... Read More
The Foundation Operations and Management Report—the only resource of its kind for foundations operating with few or no staff—offers key industry benchmarks and long-term data on the evolution of lean foundations. Based on our annual survey of members, this report has insights into the grantmaking, operations, and management of foundations with few or no staff.... Read More
Foundations can no longer rely on fixed income investments to generate strong returns with low risk. As returns on fixed income have declined, many foundations have taken on more risk (via equity investments) to fill the earnings gap. What if there is a way for your foundation to generate investment income without changing your risk... Read More
For many years, small-staffed foundations have been at the heart of the impact investing movement, joining with—and, at times, leading—larger philanthropies. Today’s community foundations are investing for impact in two ways: through program related investments (PRIs) made with the expectation that the amount invested will be repaid to the foundation, and by investing a portion... Read More
Registration COMING SOON! This program launches at the conference in Ohio in 2025. The deadline to apply for the 2025 cohort is August 1, 2025. The program begins in person on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Hilton Columbus Downtown and includes participation in the 2025 Annual Conference, November 11-13. Peer coaching continues virtually through... Read More