This post originally appeared on Arabella Advisors’ blog. Nobody knows when the next recession will arrive or how bad it will be. But there are plenty of signals that experts point to that can make investors cautious or nervous. Regardless of when the next economic downturn does arrive, foundations and nonprofit asset owners can—and should—play a... Read More
Exponent Philanthropy is proud to release the latest edition of the Foundation Operations and Management Report (FOMR). This premier benchmarking resource offers mission-critical statistics on grantmaking, boards and governance, investments, and administration—including salary and benefits—for foundations with few or no staff. This blog has an interesting or important finding from each section of our 2024 report.... Read More
Laird Norton Family Foundation is in its 84th year and is a family-involved organization. Today the family is in its 8th generation and numbers more than 500 members across the globe, but by many other measures, we’re a small foundation, with approximately $40M in assets and grantmaking of about $2M per year. We do our... Read More
A strong board is the cornerstone of a thriving foundation. But finding the right members isn’t easy. From identifying key skills to managing generational shifts, foundations face challenges in building a sustainable board pipeline. Some foundations have developed successful strategies. Others are struggling to find enough qualified candidates. Here’s what funders are doing to strengthen... Read More
Note: Glenmede’s research and strategy teams are working continuously to review new data and market events. We welcome conversations with Glenmede if you have questions about the impacts for your foundation. President Trump’s tariff announcements on April 2 were broader than expected and have led to a negative global equity market reaction. Economic implications... Read More
For many foundations and non-profits, grantmaking is a cornerstone of their mission and funding strategy. Whether you are designing a new program or re-envisioning an existing one, a critical but often challenging step is aligning your program’s strategy and impact with your organization’s mission, vision, and values. Taking a step-by-step approach is key: craft a... Read More