Data from Exponent Philanthropy’s 2026 Foundation Operations and Management Report, featured in The Hows & Whys of Multiyear General Operating Support, show that multiyear GOS is still used by a minority of foundations, but in intentional, high-impact ways. In the most recent fiscal year, 32% of foundations made multiyear GOS grants. These awards were larger... Read More
The Principles of Black Equity Framework, created by the Black Equity Collective, offers practical prompts and milestones that lean funders can use to integrate equity, care, and systems thinking into everyday grantmaking, evaluation, and learning. Read More
This sample from The Buck Foundation outlines how a single-staff executive director manages grant cycles, board communication, finances, and grantee relationships over the course of a year. Read More
We were honored to recognize Tomás Alvarez III, Trustee at the Grunin Foundation, as this year’s Outsized Impact Award recipient. Across all three finalists, more than 900 votes were cast, reflecting the deep engagement and enthusiasm of our community. For more than two decades, Tomás has advanced equity and well-being through social work, youth development,... Read More
The The Trustee Handbook provides sample policies for these situations: Some boards state that if a trustee misses three consecutive regular meetings, they are considered to have resigned—unless reinstated by a board vote. Other policies cover sensitive scenarios such as divorce or family disputes, spelling out when a spouse or relative no longer qualifies as a... Read More
Yes. Foundations may use their assets to cover reasonable meeting expenses—such as meals, travel, or lodging—but there are limits: If the entire meeting focuses on charitable activities (like reviewing grant proposals or discussing community needs), these costs can count toward the 5% payout requirement. If any part of the meeting involves investments, that portion of... Read More