The Black Social Change Funders Network (BSCFN) recommends that philanthropy, both foundations and donors, prioritize sustained, long-term investments in Black-led infrastructure in seven key areas. Continue reading “What Should Philanthropy Do?” in Essentials Summer 2020: Paradigm Shifts Read More
Download our Policy and Consideration for Awarding Multiyear Support Sample Document to govern your multiyear grant awards and communicate your process to applicants. Read More
Our Spotlight Report: A Leanly Staffed Funder’s Guide to Foundation Investing provides a high-level overview to quickly help you understand the different aspects of foundation investment, and how to ensure alignment with your foundation’s objectives. Read More
Board committees and advisory committees are common structures that boards establish to better manage the foundation. Board committees comprise board members and can make certain decisions on behalf of the full board. Advisory committees often include non-board members, although at least one board member should be involved too. Advisory committees exist to provide recommendations; they cannot make... Read More
Sure! See how one funder mapped its region’s human services agencies with our sample Landscape Scan Document. Read More
Yes! Download language to use when developing your foundation’s sick leave policy, and see our sample foundation parental leave policies. Read More