Do you have tips for funding returning grantees?
Yes, see this recent blog from Foundation Source: Adapting Your Grant Approach Series: Tips for Funding Returning Grantees. Read More
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Do foundations change investment advisors often?
Your investment policy statement (IPS) should have clear procedures for monitoring, evaluating and changing your investment advisors. It’s a key part of fiduciary responsibility. Investment advisors include outside investment consultants, an outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO), and/or investment managers. Any contracts regarding investment services should clearly define the roles and responsibilities of all parties (i.e.,... Read More
How can I let the public know my foundation gives grants?
Ways to let the public know you give grants Here are some ideas for foundations—new or well-established—looking to expand program areas or grantseeker pools: Distribute your mission and guidelines on your website or at local nonprofit events. Talk with other foundations that have similar program interests. They can sometimes refer grantees to you. Ask if... Read More
When should a foundation have a grant agreement?
It’s always a good policy to have a grant agreement with grant recipients. Not for when the grant goes well, but rather, for when it doesn’t. With a grant agreement in place, it is easier to: Monitor a grant for performance according to the application See if anticipated outcomes are achieved Receive reports from the... Read More
What do I need to include in an “expenditure responsibility” grant agreement?
An “expenditure responsibility” grant is a grant to an organization that is not a charity as defined in section 509 of the Internal Revenue Code, but that is made for a charitable purpose. An example would be a grant to a Rotary Club (a Section 501(c)(7) organization, which is not a charity) to be used... Read More
How are Exponent Philanthropy members responding to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Your fellow funders are sharing their ideas like those below via our online General Discussion Community. We encourage you to subscribe and join the conversation. Starting Friday March 20 at 2pm ET, and every Friday in the coming weeks, Exponent Philanthropy will host a live discussion for all lean funders to connect around response to the COVID-19... Read More