Can I pre-order the Advocacy Field Guide for Lean Funders?
Yes! Pre-order your copy of the Advocacy Field Guide for Lean Funders here. Read More
Q&A Archive
What are the basics of proposal review?
Determining where to spend your foundation’s grant funding is an important, and time-consuming task. This Basics of Proposal Review primer is designed to help you set up a proposal review process that meets your foundation’s goals and style, and frees up time for you to go into the community and develop your knowledge and insight. Read More
Do you have recommendations on professionals who work with lean funders?
Yes! Our Directory of Foundation and Philanthropy Advisors includes highly respected and vetted professionals who work regularly with leanly staffed funders. Listings include: Philanthropic advisors Asset managers Lawyers Accountants HR outsourcing Foundation management Software providers All the firms are thought leaders in the sector and have been vetted by Exponent Philanthropy staff and engaged by... Read More
What should I say when declining a grant?
Download this sample language to use when declining a grant application. Read More
Do you have a streamlined application for returning grantees?
Save returning grantees time with this streamlined application. Read More
How can I focus my giving?
Donors give for any number of reasons: To make a difference Leave a legacy Give back out of gratitude Benefit from tax incentives Unify a family Promote charitable giving among future generations, and more. All are fine reasons for charitable giving, but can you answer this central question: What do you really want to achieve?... Read More