2025 Outsized Impact Award The Outsized Impact Award celebrates an individual at an Exponent Philanthropy member organization whose giving is creating greater-than-expected results—amplifying impact beyond what their size or resources might suggest. Nominees may demonstrate qualities such as: Acting with agility or responsiveness to community needs Addressing overlooked or unmet challenges Building close relationships with... Read More
Yes! These conference sessions specifically address family foundations: Thursday, November 14, 2024 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM SESSION: Seeking Independent Directors for Family Foundations Many family foundations find themselves ready to bring on an independent, non-family board member to participate in decision-making. Independent directors can add immense value through issue area expertise, lived experience, financial acumen, community... Read More
Yes! Download this sample document for capturing your donor’s intent in writing. Read More
Compensation for Routine Board Service All foundations rely on trustees for leadership, oversight, and planning. But many lean foundations also rely on trustees for a considerable amount of the labor needed to run a foundation. To acknowledge the crucial role that trustees play in their governance and operations, some foundations compensate members for routine board... Read More
Yes, see this blog from Foundation Source: Adapting Your Grant Approach Series: Tips for Funding Returning Grantees. Read More
A key to completing or reviewing a private foundation’s Form 990-PF is to have the required source documents available and organized before you start—even if you are hiring someone to complete the form for you. For easier access to what you need, it can be helpful to categorize expenses in certain ways and keep certain... Read More