We all want to make an impact, or in simpler terms, make a real difference. This desire often leads foundations to ask themselves: “Could we make a bigger difference?” But with limited time, it can be challenging to figure out how to get there. This simple tool offers your organization a framework that you can... Read More
Private foundation trustees and staff oversee countless activities, from setting direction and selecting grantees to reviewing policies and investing assets. Several foundation tasks—some mandatory, some voluntary—call for additional care. All are worth your careful consideration to help you be financially savvy and legally compliant, and to help you take full advantage of your foundation’s flexibility.... Read More
Find advice and inspiration on a single theme written by fellow members, trusted colleagues, and our expert staff. This exclusive member benefit can help focus your giving and spark conversations with other lean funders. Essentials: Greatest Hits This issue of Essentials covers important and enlightening topics—material you will return to repeatedly. In this, the capstone... Read More
Advocacy Field Guide Make Big Change With Little Money Funders with few or no staff are perfectly positioned to fund and engage in advocacy. This field guide is a set of seven practical, field-tested steps for funding and engaging in advocacy, a great starting point for lean funders. Foundation Operations & Management Report... Read More
Explore our latest press releases, announcements, and organizational updates. For media inquiries, please contact us at 202-580-6560. 2025 Help Shape the Future of Exponent Philanthropy’s Membership Dues Structure We’re exploring a new dues structure, and your voice is essential to the process. Read our message and join a focus group. Read more » Foundation Operations... Read More
Today is Equal Pay Day, the day when women’s earnings “catch up” to men’s earnings from the previous year. The average American woman would have to continue to work through this date in 2017 to earn as much as the average American man in 2016. The Pay Equity Landscape According to the most recent data,... Read More