Artificial intelligence is already part of many foundations’ daily work. From drafting emails to summarizing documents, funders are experimenting with AI tools to save time and reduce administrative burden. As adoption grows, so do essential questions: How can we use AI responsibly? What are the implications for data privacy and bias? And how can funders... Read More
On September 25, 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order addressing domestic terrorism and organized political violence. On December 4, 2025, the Attorney General issued a memorandum that “reshapes how domestic terrorism will be defined, investigated, charged, and resourced across the federal government.” Taken together, these developments prompted many funders to consider their possible... Read More
Philanthropy has always operated in a contested political space. From the early 20th century to today, regulation of charitable activity has often reflected political reactions to social change rather than neutral tax policy. Foundations, especially those with few or no staff, often find themselves navigating that tension: balancing a mission to strengthen communities with evolving interpretations of what counts as “charitable.” ... Read More
In a year defined by political polarization, rising community needs, and shifting expectations across the philanthropic sector, 2025 challenged funders to reconsider how they show up and where they can make the greatest difference. Nonprofits faced mounting pressures, from constrained budgets to expanding service demands, requiring deeper partnerships, greater flexibility, and renewed trust. Against this... Read More
Catalytic Leadership in Philanthropy (CLIP) is a mindset that helps lean funders move from grantmakers to changemakers. Grounded in humility, passion, curiosity, and patience, CLIP encourages funders to build deeper relationships, understand the systems they operate in, and leverage all their assets, not just grant dollars, to spark lasting change. In this final case study,... Read More
Apply Today! The program begins in person on Monday, November 10, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, and includes participation in the 2026 Annual Conference, November 11-13. Peer coaching continues virtually through February. Following, participants will join for six virtual, 2-hour modules held weekly in March-April 2027. What is the Next Gen Fellows Program? The Next Gen... Read More