Can you share a sample document for site visit reports?
Yes. Use this sample document to record your observations during a site visit>> Read More
Q&A Archive
How can our foundation prepare its next generation?
Preparing your next generation to participate in a foundation goes beyond understanding the financial responsibilities of foundation giving. Hear the following recommendations from a foundation trustee—based on his personal experience—about preparing the next generation for board service. Keep reading how a foundation can prepare its next generation>> Read More
How can I make the most of my board meetings?
At meetings, your board does the bulk of its work for your foundation, so it’s important to make every meeting count. Your board may be fulfilling its mission and managing its responsibilities, but if board meetings start and finish late, if trustees aren’t prepared, or if there never seems to be enough time to get... Read More
What’s the first step for implementing an impact investment strategy?
Board engagement is a critical step for implementing an impact investment strategy. Engage the board by learning what individual board members think about the possibility, educating the board on the state of the field, and taking a broad survey of potential areas of interest or investment opportunities that spark the board’s imagination. Understanding what you... Read More
Can you share a sample position description for the secretary/treasurer of a foundation board including their roles and responsibilities?
Yes! This sample document describes the job responsibilities of The Leighty Foundation’s Board Secretary/Treasurer and more. Read More
Why is general operating support valuable?
General operating support is valuable for a number of reasons, including: Allowing grantee organizations to focus on fulfilling their missions and building infrastructure rather than on tackling peripheral projects and additional fundraising Serving as a vote of confidence for nonprofit leaders, helping to decrease burnout Lessening the inherent power imbalance between grantor and grantee and... Read More